Bradlows and Sleepmasters Salesperson Opportunities Open for Candidates With Grade 12
Pepkor Lifestyle has two permanent Salesperson opportunities available through Bradlows in Nelspruit and Sleepmasters at N1 City in Cape Town.
Both positions focus on retail sales, customer service, merchandising, cash and credit administration and product knowledge, with responsibility for helping customers choose suitable products while working toward store sales targets.
Applicants need Grade 12 and between 7 and 12 months of sales experience, preferably in retail.
Which salesperson opportunities are available?
The two positions are:
- Bradlows Salesperson: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
- Sleepmasters Salesperson: N1 City, Cape Town
Both are permanent, entry-level retail sales positions.
The Bradlows opportunity closes on 10 October 2026, while the Sleepmasters position closes on 9 October 2026.
What will you do as a Salesperson?
Your main responsibility will be to generate sales while providing customers with a strong retail experience.
Your duties include:
- Performing sales activities
- Working toward sales budgets and targets
- Helping customers choose suitable products
- Building customer relationships
- Supporting merchandising
- Processing cash and credit administration
- Providing customer service
- Contributing to store profitability
The role combines direct selling with customer service and basic retail operations.
How important are sales targets?
You will be expected to work toward store sales targets and income goals.
This means you need to be comfortable approaching customers, understanding what they need and recommending products that fit those needs.
Strong sales performance depends on both product knowledge and the ability to build trust with customers.
What does customer-focused selling involve?
Customer-focused selling means understanding the customer before recommending a product.
You will need to:
- Listen to customer needs
- Ask relevant questions
- Explain product options
- Recommend suitable products
- Communicate clearly
- Provide a professional service
The aim is to generate sales while also ensuring that customers are satisfied with the buying experience.
How does merchandising support sales?
Merchandising helps make products easier for customers to see, understand and compare.
You will help attract and retain customers by supporting the presentation of merchandise in the store.
Good merchandising can improve product visibility and support stronger sales performance.
Will you work with cash and credit processes?
Yes.
You will need to complete cash and credit administration according to company policies and procedures.
This adds an administrative element to the role and requires accuracy and attention to detail.
You should be comfortable following established retail processes when handling customer transactions.
How important is product knowledge?
Strong product knowledge is one of the key competencies for these positions.
You should build an understanding of the products across the categories available in your store.
This helps you:
- Answer customer questions
- Compare products
- Recommend suitable options
- Explain product features
- Build customer confidence
Product knowledge can also make it easier to identify additional sales opportunities.
Who can apply?
You need:
- Grade 12
- Between 7 and 12 months of sales experience
Retail sales experience is preferred.
These positions are suitable for candidates who already have some practical selling experience and want to continue building a career in retail.
Which skills will help you succeed?
Useful competencies include:
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Sales and prospecting
- Basic retail knowledge
- Product knowledge
- Confidence
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Energy and drive
You should also be able to follow business policies and procedures.
What does prospecting mean in retail sales?
Prospecting means actively looking for opportunities to make a sale rather than waiting for customers to make decisions on their own.
In a retail environment, that can include:
- Approaching customers
- Starting conversations
- Understanding their needs
- Identifying relevant products
- Following through toward a purchase
This requires confidence without putting unnecessary pressure on the customer.
What can these roles help you build?
The positions can strengthen your experience in:
- Retail sales
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Cash administration
- Credit administration
- Sales targets
- Product knowledge
- Customer relationship management
- Store operations
These skills can support future progression into senior sales, supervisory or broader retail-management roles.
What is the Bradlows Salesperson opportunity?
The Bradlows position is based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga.
Division: Bradlows
Business unit: Nelspruit
Employment: Permanent
Experience level: Entry level
Closing date: 10 October 2026
This position is open to EE candidates.
How do you apply for the Bradlows position?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the Bradlows Salesperson position in Nelspruit
What is the Sleepmasters Salesperson opportunity?
The Sleepmasters position is based at N1 City in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Division: Sleepmasters
Business unit: N1 City
Employment: Permanent
Experience level: Entry level
Closing date: 9 October 2026
How do you apply for the Sleepmasters position?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the Sleepmasters Salesperson position at N1 City
