Dis-Chem Pharmacies Is Hiring: Frontshop Assistant – Tygervalley – South Africa

Job Description

The Dischem Pharmacy require a Frontshop Assistant for their Tygervalley store, to provide appropriate merchandising practices in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores policies and procedures. Properly execute and maintain the Stores merchandising standards

Essential:

Grade 12 / Matric
0 – 6 Months Retail work experience

Advantageous:

1 Year work experience within Retail

Job Description:
Restock the merchandise appropriately when needed to ensure maximum sales
Ensure delivered stock and/ or stock pulled from the storeroom are stored and packed in the correct space immediately
Maintain the stock on the shelves to ensure it has not reached its sell by date and apply FIFO principle
Ensure that full ranges of products are on the shelves at all times
Facilitate rotation of stock on a regular basis and adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores stock control procedures
Keep the storeroom organized, neat and tidy
Report low stock levels, items that are out of stock, damaged stock and expired stock to management
Ensure stock is rotated on a continual, first in first out basis
Assist with the cycle counts and general stocktaking
Boxes must be flattened after unpacking stock and taken to the designated area. Also they should be checked by the security guard
Identify and report damaged and expired stock immediately to management
Uphold The Local Choice Corporate Stores merchandising policy and procedure standards
Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores operating standards, store layout and merchandising layouts
Front shop shelves and products must be neatly presented and visible at all times
Labels and pricing must be correct at all times
Report all price discrepancies to management
Be aware of new products and maintain up to date product knowledge
Manage restocking of merchandise and supplies when needed to ensure maximum sales
Merchandising displays must be built, faced up, stocked and maintained according to TLC Corporate Stores procedures
Maintain the daily physical upkeep of store and merchandise displays and be responsible for your designated stock in the storeroom as well as on the shop floor
Assist with the loading and off-loading of stock when needed
Items without barcodes must be clearly marked
Be available to assist with back shopping when needed
All merchandise must be handled carefully to prevent any losses
Provide friendly, helpful and courteous assistance and advice to all customers
All out of stock queries from customers must be followed up on
All customer stock queries must be dealt with and resolved within a reasonable time
The correct uniform and name badge must be worn at all times
Assist with the training of new and current team members
Report bad and suspicious behavior – staff and customers – to management
Housekeeping must be in accordance with The Local Choice Corporate Stores standards. Make sure that your workstation is always clean and tidy
Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations
Adhere to The Local Choice Corporate Stores uniform and personal appearance policy

Competencies:

Essential:

Trustworthy and honest. Client Service
Interpersonal Relations, Interpersonal Awareness, Thoroughness, Organization Sensitivity, Identification with Management
Cooperation and, Customer Orientation
Give constant feedback to store manager and field service advisors
Interaction with management and customers
Good time management. Self-discipline and appearance. Lead by example. Creative Thinking, Ethics, Even Temperament, Initiative, Personal Credibility, Results Oriented, Accountability, Attention to detail, Workmanship, Learning Ability, Need to Achieve, Integrity, Initiative, Insight, Energy, Focus on Quality, Conduct
Target and Deadline Driven
English – Read, write, speak and understand. Writing Skills, Oral Communication, Listening and, Document Use
Advantageous:

Merchandising standards and FMCG industry. Working with Planograms. Category Knowledge
2nd Additional language

Special conditions of employment:

Driver’s license/ Reliable transport
South African citizen or valid work permit
Clear credit and criminal records

Remuneration and benefits:

Market related salary
Medical aid
Provident fund
Staff account