Counter Sales Executive

**General Skills and Qualifications**:
**1. Customer Service Skills**:

- **Communication**: Ability to interact effectively with customers, providing friendly and knowledgeable service.
- **Problem-Solving**: Aptitude for addressing customer concerns and resolving issues efficiently.
- **Sales Techniques**: Understanding of sales strategies and the ability to upsell or cross-sell products.

**2. Sales and Product Knowledge**:

- **Product Knowledge**: Familiarity with the store’s product range, including fabric types, fashion trends, and seasonal collections.
- **Sales Experience**: Previous experience in retail or sales is often preferred but not always required.

**3. Organizational Skills**:

- **Inventory Management**: Ability to assist with stock management, including restocking shelves, checking inventory levels, and organizing merchandise.
- **Store Presentation**: Skills in maintaining the store’s visual appeal, including tidying displays and ensuring products are well-organized.

**4. Technical Skills**:

- **Point of Sale (POS) Systems**: Proficiency in using cash registers or POS systems for processing transactions.
- **Basic Math Skills**: Ability to handle cash transactions, make change, and perform basic arithmetic for financial accuracy.

**5. Personal Attributes**:

- **Attention to Detail**: Careful attention to product placement and store cleanliness.
- **Adaptability**: Flexibility to handle various tasks, including busy periods and unexpected situations.
- **Teamwork**: Ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to achieve store goals.

**Role-Specific Requirements:1. Sales Associate**:

- **Customer Engagement**: Strong focus on engaging with customers, answering their questions, and helping them find the right products.
- **Sales Targets**: Ability to meet or exceed sales goals and contribute to the store’s performance.
- **Merchandising**: Assisting with visual merchandising and ensuring products are attractively displayed.

**2. Store Manager**:

- **Leadership**: Skills in managing and motivating a team of employees, setting schedules, and delegating tasks.
- **Operational Oversight**: Responsibility for overseeing store operations, including inventory control, sales performance, and customer service.
- **Financial Management**: Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and managing store profitability.

**3. Visual Merchandiser**:

- **Design Skills**: Ability to create visually appealing displays that attract customers and promote sales.
- **Trend Awareness**: Understanding of current fashion trends and how to incorporate them into store displays.
- **Creativity**: Innovative thinking for designing window displays, in-store arrangements, and promotional setups.

**4. Stock Clerk**:

- **Inventory Control**: Skills in managing stock levels, performing stock counts, and organizing backroom storage.
- **Logistics**: Ability to handle the receiving and processing of new merchandise, and ensuring that items are correctly tagged and shelved.

**Educational Background**:

- **High School Diploma**: A high school diploma or equivalent is commonly required for entry-level positions.
- **Relevant Coursework**: Courses in business, marketing, or fashion can be beneficial, particularly for management or merchandising roles.

**Experience**:

- **Retail Experience**: Previous experience in a retail environment is often preferred but not always necessary, especially for entry-level positions.
- **Customer Service**: Experience in customer-facing roles can enhance one’s ability to provide excellent service.

**Additional Considerations**:

- **Flexibility**: Willingness to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- **Physical Stamina**: Ability to stand for long periods, lift merchandise, and perform other physical tasks as required by the role.

By possessing these skills and qualifications, individuals can effectively contribute to the success of a clothing retail store, providing exceptional service to customers and supporting the store’s operations and sales goals.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement
- Leave encashment

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Fixed shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

- Commission pay

**Experience**:

- Cash handling: 1 year (required)
- Merchandising: 1 year (required)
- Sales: 1 year (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 03/09/2024