Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the committed services of a customer-oriented Cosmetics Consultant for their Store in Ferndale. You will be tasked with the effective promoting and selling of Dis-Chem cosmetic and beauty products, through excellent and consistent customer service. Essential: * Grade 12 / Matric * Retail experience as a sales consultant * Computer literate * Willing and able to work retail hours Advantageous: * Cosmetic, fragrance and/or beauty experience Job Description: * Escalate serious and unresolved customer complaint to the manager * Provide a high level of customer care and service * Demonstrate products through makeovers, cosmetics demonstration, spray promotions and/or activities * Manage stock levels according to Dis-Chem procedures – report on short, damage and expired stock to manager * Ensure merchandising and displays are set up attractively * Maximise store income by achieving department, brand and vendor sales * Keep up to date regarding products, brands and the retail industry * Be responsible for all cosmetics, fragrances and beauty house promotions * Manage Salon appointments * Adhere to Dis-Chem policies and procedures, SOPs and health and safety rules and regulations Competencies: Essential: * Strong command of English (written and oral) * Be a team player * Provide excellent customer service * Understand stock reports and sales (target and commission calculations) * Work according to a task schedule Advantageous: * Promotions, personal selling, sales targets, customer liaison and product knowledge * Previous sales and promotional training * Manage expired, damaged stock, and ensure stock rotation * Bilingual * Stock management Special conditions of employment: * Willing and able to work retail hours * Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport * South African citizen * Clear credit and criminal records Remuneration and benefits: * Market-related salary * Medical aid * Provident fund * Staff account ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.