Position Title:
Health Consultant – Meyerton (New Store)
Organization:
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Job Location:
Midvaal Rural, Gauteng
Employment Type:
Permanent
Date Posted:
11 December 2024
Closing Date:
18 December 2024
Division:
JJ Division
Primary Industry:
Retail
Functional Area:
Customer Service
Role Overview:
The Health Consultant specializing in Vitamins and Supplements will be responsible for promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products while delivering exceptional customer service.
Minimum Requirements:
Essential:
- Grade 12 / Matric.
- At least 6 months of sales experience in a Vitamins/Health environment.
- Proficiency in English.
- Computer literacy in MS Office.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Willingness to work retail hours.
Advantageous:
- Qualification in BSc Biomedicine or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant health-related qualifications.
- Retail sales experience.
- Experience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements, or health foods).
- Fluency in a second language commonly spoken in the area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert assistance and advice to customers, ensuring a high standard of customer care.
- Assist with stock management and back shopping when needed.
- Maintain well-stocked and visually appealing displays in the Health Focus section.
- Report price discrepancies to management promptly.
- Ensure adherence to store layouts and merchandising standards.
- Promote and display broadsheet items effectively.
- Implement promotional displays and materials.
- Meet monthly sales, brand, and vendor targets.
- Stay informed about new products and product lines.
- Perform administrative tasks such as weekly returns, stock control, and monitoring stock levels.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Personal selling and promotions.
- Customer service excellence.
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
- Basic analytical skills for report analysis.
- Teamwork and time management.
- Honesty and trustworthiness.
Advantageous:
- Knowledge of products and stock control processes.
- Bilingual proficiency.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Willingness to work retail hours.
- Physically fit to perform tasks like standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, lifting, and moving objects.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
- South African citizenship.
- Clear credit and criminal records.
Remuneration and Benefits:
- Market-related salary with commission.
- Medical aid.
- Provident fund.
- Staff account.
Important Note:
Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Employment Equity Plans and Transformation Strategy targets will guide the recruitment process. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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