Festive Season Contract - Poetry - Sea Point (160 hours Monthly)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Festive Season Contract position at the Poetry store in Sea Point, working for Cape Union Mart. It is a full-time contract requiring 160 hours monthly. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Exceeding customer expectations through customer selling techniques. * Adhering to stock loss controls within the store. * Consistently meeting individual sales targets. * Maximising and driving sales by identifying opportunities for increase. * Maintaining housekeeping and upholding visual merchandising standards to optimise sales. * Contributing to an inspiring and enjoyable work environment. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Clear Criminal record * Proficiency in English * Ability to communicate effectively * Customer service focus * Friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality * Honesty in dealing with cash and finances * Building & maintaining relationships * Innovation & change management * Thinking adaptability * Taking ownership * Desirable: 6 months of retail experience * Desirable: Matric or Equivalent **Who should apply** The ideal candidate for this role should possess a clear criminal record, be proficient in English, and capable of effective communication. They should have a strong customer service focus, exhibiting a friendly, helpful, confident, and engaging personality. Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate honesty with financial matters, be adept at building relationships, show innovation and adaptability, and take ownership of their work. **Deadline** 16th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/festive-season-contract-poetry-sea-point-160-hours-monthly-cape-union-mart-1 Source: myjobmag

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