Job Opportunity:
Ares Holdings
Brand: VANS
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Retail
Experience Level: Associate
Job Overview
Ares Holdings is recruiting a Shop Assistant to join the VANS store at the V&A Waterfront. This role is ideal for someone passionate about streetwear, sneakers, youth culture, and delivering standout customer experiences.
The successful candidate will act as a brand ambassador, driving sales through strong product knowledge, styling advice, and excellent customer service while maintaining visual merchandising standards aligned with the VANS brand.
Key Responsibilities
– Deliver exceptional customer service on the sales floor
– Assist customers with product selection, styling advice, and brand knowledge
– Process customer transactions accurately and efficiently
– Replenish stock and maintain store presentation standards
– Support visual merchandising in line with brand guidelines
– Contribute to a positive, energetic, and performance-driven store environment
– Work towards individual and store sales targets and KPIs
– Represent the brand values, culture, and identity at all times
Minimum Requirements
- At least 1 year of sales experience, preferably within a similar retail or lifestyle brand
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Sales-driven, motivated, and results-focused mindset
- Genuine passion for the brand and youth culture
- Willingness to work weekends, public holidays, and retail trading hours
Company Values
- Love Athletes
- Stand for Equality
- Fight on Together
- Create Fearlessly
- Always Connect
- Stay True
- Think Beyond
- Celebrate the Wins
Perks & Benefits
- Employment with a fast-growing distributor of aspirational global brands
- Annual staff allocation to the value of R10,000 (retail value)
- 50% staff discount across all group brands for you and your family
- Company performance incentive scheme
- Long-service incentives
- Holistic employee wellness programme
- Ongoing employee engagement initiatives and a connected company culture
APPLICATION PROCESS
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