TRAFFIC Western Cape

Retail Sales Assistant

Absolute Pets

Job Description

Specialising in premium pet foods and accessories, Absolute Pets is the leading pet retailer in South Africa with over 200 stores across the country.

Our team of experts is looking for passionate and driven sales assistants to join the Absolute Pets family at one of our growing stores in Hout Bay.

If you want to join our team, these are a few of the key areas that you will need to be responsible for:

  • Provide our customers with world class service
  • Ensuring the store is fully stocked and orders placed accordingly
  • knowledge of administration and IT systems
  • Adhering to all company policies and procedures
  • Its important that you have a passion for retail and love for animals. ( We will train you in all the products)

To join the Absolute Pets Team you should check all of the requirements :

  • Matric or equivalent
  • One year retail/sales (This would be advantageous - )
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to work flexible retail hours.
  • Ability to carry and pack stock
  • Hardworking
  • Interactive and engaging
  • Reliable, trustworthy and dependable
  • Passionate

About This Role

Career insights for Retail Salespersons positions

Salary Benchmark
$33,680/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Persuasion Active Listening Service Orientation Speaking Negotiation
Common Technologies
Database software Claris FileMaker Gift registry software Google Docs Microsoft Word 365 iQmetrix RQ Plexis Software Plexis POS The General Store

Job Overview

Date Posted
27 Mar 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Retail Salespersons Insights

Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.

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