Hey Dude is inviting applications for Sales Assistant Jobs 2026 at its store in Brooklyn, Pretoria. The opportunity is offered through Ares Holdings and has three contract positions available. The Sales Assistant Jobs involve providing excellent customer service, assisting customers with product selection, processing sales, replenishing stock and maintaining high store standards. Candidates applying for these Sales Assistant Jobs 2026 should have Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification and at least one year of customer service experience. Crocs product knowledge is advantageous, while applicants must also be willing to work flexible shifts.
Position Details
- Company: Ares Holdings
- Brand: Hey Dude
- Position: Sales Assistant x3
- Location: Brooklyn, Pretoria, Gauteng
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Term: 3 months
- Division: Hey Dude
- Industry: Retail
- Functional Area: Customer Service
- Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Minimum Requirements
To apply for these Sales Assistant Jobs, candidates should have:
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification.
- At least 1 year of customer service experience.
- Crocs product knowledge is advantageous.
- Ability to work flexible shifts.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work towards individual sales targets.
- Willingness to learn and develop within the retail environment.
Skills Required
Applicants for the Sales Assistant Jobs 2026 should demonstrate:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Sales and negotiation skills.
- Product knowledge.
- Ability to identify customer needs.
- Ability to close sales and generate add-on sales.
- Stock management skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisational skills.
- Teamwork.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service and Sales
- Acknowledge customers within 30 seconds of entering the store.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Establish customer needs and recommend suitable products.
- Use product knowledge to demonstrate product benefits.
- Close sales and secure add-on sales.
- Monitor daily sales performance against individual targets.
Inventory
- Replenish footwear, apparel and accessories from the storeroom.
- Help minimise stock shrinkage.
- Follow store zoning and changing-room procedures.
- Ensure accurate stock entries on the POS system.
- Process deliveries by checking quantities against invoices.
- Tag, hang and price products.
- Record products accurately on the POS system.
- Process customer orders.
Daily Operations
- Maintain daily store housekeeping.
- Dust and clean store areas.
- Clean mirrors and vacuum floors.
- Empty bins and keep counters tidy.
- Maintain clean and organised change rooms.
- Assist the manager with opening and closing the store.
Training and Development
- Take responsibility for personal training and development.
- Work with an allocated buddy during the initial training period.
- Attend quarterly training sessions.
- Complete required assessments.
- Receive monthly feedback from the manager.
- Meet with the store manager monthly to discuss progress through the Hey Dude rookie pack.
- Work towards development requirements for future promotion opportunities.
Merchandising
- Maintain stock presentation according to store standards.
- Ensure product sizes are replenished.
- Assist with changing windows and mannequins every two weeks.
- Store POS materials correctly to prevent damage.
- Help maintain an attractive and organised store environment.
Why Apply
- Training and employee development opportunities.
- Growth opportunities within the business.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Uniform allowance.
- Staff discount.
- Company performance incentive scheme.
- Long-service incentives.
- Employee wellness programmes.
- Employee engagement activities.
- Experience in customer service, sales, stock management and merchandising.
Important Notes
- The position is located at Hey Dude Brooklyn, Pretoria.
- This is a 3-month contract opportunity.
- Grade 12 or an equivalent qualification is required.
- At least 1 year of customer service experience is required.
- Crocs product knowledge is advantageous.
- Applicants must be able to work flexible shifts.
- Applicants who are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.