Sales Representative Job Opportunity at House and Home Bloemfontein Free State

About the Sales Representative Role at House and Home

House and Home, part of the Shoprite Checkers Group, is hiring a Sales Representative in Bloemfontein, Free State. This is a permanent retail sales role focused on customer service, product knowledge, and consistent sales performance. You work directly with customers in-store, guide their buying decisions, and help them find the right home and furniture solutions.

The role suits candidates who enjoy retail sales, customer interaction, and target-driven environments. You must be confident, persuasive, and focused on results while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Purpose of the Job

The main purpose of this role is to drive sales while delivering excellent customer service. You are expected to understand customer needs and match them with the right products. You also maintain store standards and contribute to a positive shopping experience.

Your focus areas include:

• Increasing store sales
• Supporting customer decision-making
• Building long-term customer relationships
• Maintaining product knowledge and store presentation

Key Responsibilities of a Sales Representative

Your daily tasks combine selling, customer service, and store support.

Core responsibilities include:

• Providing excellent customer service at all times
• Meeting and exceeding monthly sales targets
• Building strong relationships with customers
• Recommending products based on customer needs
• Participating in sales promotions and campaigns
• Maintaining accurate sales records and reports
• Ensuring store displays remain neat and appealing
• Staying updated on product features and pricing

These responsibilities require discipline, communication skills, and a strong sales mindset.

Skills and Competencies Required

This role requires a confident and customer-focused individual who can work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Proven sales and customer service experience

Advantageous:

• Knowledge of furniture or homeware products
• Retail industry experience

Key skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Target-driven mindset
• Ability to work retail hours

Personal attributes:

• Confidence in dealing with customers
• Ability to persuade and influence
• Attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Reliability under pressure

Work Environment and Expectations

You will work in a busy retail store environment where customer flow and sales targets are constant. The job requires energy, focus, and resilience. You must be comfortable working weekends, holidays, and retail trading hours.

Expect:

• Daily customer interaction
• Sales performance tracking
• Fast-paced decision-making
• Team-based store operations

Career Growth Opportunities

This Sales Representative role can lead to career advancement within retail and the Shoprite Group. With strong performance, you can grow into:

• Senior Sales Representative
• Floor Supervisor
• Store Manager roles
• Area or regional retail positions

Retail sales experience gained here builds strong skills in communication, negotiation, and customer psychology.

Why This Role Matters

Sales Representatives play a key role in store success. You directly influence revenue, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty. Every interaction can lead to a sale or repeat customer.

Your impact includes:

• Higher store revenue
• Improved customer experience
• Stronger brand reputation
• Increased customer retention

Apply for the Sales Representative Role at House and Home Bloemfontein

If you are motivated, target-driven, and passionate about retail sales, you can apply for this opportunity below.

Apply here: Sales Representative Role at House and Home Bloemfontein