Cosmetics LEARNERSHIP

Cosmetics Learnership – East Rand
Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited
Boksburg, Gauteng
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Posted 30 August 2022 – Closing Date 16 September 2022
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Job Details
Minimum experience
Internship
Company primary industry
Retail
Job functional area
Sales
Job Description
Be a part of Dis-Chem Pharmacies Cosmetics Retail Learnership taking place in branches around Easr Rand. All you need is a matric qualification and a passion for beauty, cosmetics and sales. The Learnership will be based exclusively in the cosmetics department where incumbents will be groomed to become Cosmetic Sales Consultants. We have limited positions available, so don’t delay your application!

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

Matric – Grade 12 with Mathematics / Maths Lit and English
Passionate about cosmetics and beauty
Willing and able to work retail hours
Computer literate in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Advantage:

Previous working experience within the retail industry
Driver’s License and own transport
SAP experience

Function and Duties:

Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock and unpacking stock as it arrives.
Handle all merchandise carefully to prevent any losses.
Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers.
Demonstrate products through, makeovers, cosmetic demonstrations, spray promotions or activities.
Give advice to customers but do not force customers to change their preferable brand.
Maintain expired and damage stock by adhering to stock rotation processes and procedures.
Assist with the counting of stock files and general stock taking when needed.
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, merchandising and displays must be maintained in both the window area and throughout the store.
Present displays in an attractive manner.
Ensure full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times.
Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management.
All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up with the customer service out of stock list.
Mark merchandise and maintain displays according to Dis-Chem standards.
Report all price discrepancies to management.
Process payment at a Cosmetic Department Point of Sales (POS).
Implement promotional activities according to business needs.
Resolve customer queries / complaints.
Work towards achieving sales targets for different vendors and brands within the Cosmetics Department.
Keep updated with in-depth knowledge regarding existing and new products, brands and the retail industry.
Ensure bookings for Salon appointments are made correctly.
Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions.

Competencies:

Essential:

English – Read, write and speak well
Persuasive communication
Interpersonal skills – customer service
Team orientated
Time management skills
Trustworthy and honest
Basic Financial Skills
Understanding customer needs
Creative thinking
Target and deadline driven
Ability to work under pressure
Attention to detail

Advantageous:

2nd Additional Language
Ability to understand stock reports and sales

Special conditions of employment:

South African citizen
MIE – Clear Criminal and Credit Record
Driver’s license or own reliable transport
Be able and willing to work retail hours

Remuneration and benefits:

Stipend

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.Apply