Entry-Level Retail Sales Opportunity at Adendorff Machinery Mart – Edenvale
Adendorff Machinery Mart is offering an exciting Retail Shop Assistant – Tools and Machinery opportunity at its Edenvale branch on a permanent basis in Gauteng. This entry-level role is ideal for a young, energetic individual who is passionate about sales, customer service, and learning about tools and machinery in a fast-paced retail environment.
This position offers excellent exposure to a broad product range and provides strong development potential for candidates eager to grow and build a long-term career in retail sales.
About the Role
The Retail Shop Assistant plays a key role in the daily operations of the Edenvale branch by supporting sales activities, assisting customers, and maintaining high merchandising and stock standards. The role requires a proactive and customer-focused approach, with a willingness to learn technical product knowledge related to tools, machinery, and hardware.
This opportunity is well suited to someone who is reliable, honest, confident, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service and Sales Support
The successful candidate will assist customers in-store, provide product information, and support sales activities to ensure a positive and professional customer experience.
Merchandising and Store Presentation
Responsibilities include merchandising stock according to company standards, ensuring shelves and displays are neat, well stocked, and visually appealing to maximise sales opportunities.
Stock Control and Stock Taking
The role involves assisting with stock taking, basic stock control, and general retail branch procedures to ensure accurate inventory management and smooth daily operations.
General Retail Branch Support
The Retail Shop Assistant will support overall branch operations, working closely with colleagues to ensure efficiency, compliance with procedures, and excellent service delivery.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates applying for this role must meet the following requirements:
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Senior Certificate (Matric) – minimum requirement
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Interest in sales and customer service
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Willingness to learn about tools and machinery
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Ability to function effectively as a team player
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Honest, reliable, and confident attitude
Experience and Knowledge (Advantageous)
The following will be considered an advantage:
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Previous exposure to a retail sales environment
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Experience in merchandising, stock control, or stock taking
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Technical knowledge in DIY tools, hardware, or machinery
Key Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong capability in:
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Customer service and interpersonal communication
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Sales support and merchandising
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Stock handling and basic inventory control
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Reliability and teamwork
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Willingness to learn and grow continuously
Employment Details
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Position Type: Permanent
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Company: Adendorff Machinery Mart
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Division: Loc 22 Edenvale
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Location: Edenvale, Gauteng
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Industry: Retail
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Job Functional Area: Sales
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Experience Level: Entry Level
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Working Hours:
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Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
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Saturdays: 08:00 – 13:00
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Salary: Negotiable (benefits available)
Apply for Retail Shop Assistant – Tools and Machinery (Edenvale)
Candidates who meet the above requirements and are eager to build a career in retail sales and tools machinery are encouraged to apply.
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