Sales Assistant | Client Perspective

How to do the job well?

• Passion for the industry
• Reading your customer
• Discover the customer's needs
• Develop rapport with the customer
• Develop trust with the customer
• Develop good product knowledge
• Learn by being thrown in at the deep end
• Storytelling around a product
• Be nice and kind with customers

Challenges?

• Being flexible when working in a small team and a small shop

Bonus' of the job?

• Commission - Good incentive to sell

How to get the job?

• Be flexible in attending interviews and trial shifts
• Investigate the job market
• Approach local shops by calling, email and in person
• Try to get the hiring manager's contact details
• Edit your CV by personalising your application
• Describe your passion and knowledge of the product

What should you look for in a retail job?

• A place where they want to develop and train you

How to sell yourself

• Sell your ability to sell
• Sell your passion for the product
• Focus on your experience and sell how your experience is transferable

Mental Health

• Find a job that suits your personality