A permanent Salesperson 2IC position is available at Russells in Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape for applicants with Grade 12 and between seven and 12 months of sales experience, preferably in retail.
The role focuses on generating sales, achieving targets, supporting cash and credit administration, maintaining strong customer relationships and using merchandising to attract and retain customers.
Applications close on 6 November 2026.
What will you do as a Salesperson 2IC?
The position is focused on increasing sales while delivering strong customer service.
You can expect to:
- Sell products to customers
- Work toward sales targets
- Generate revenue
- Identify customer needs
- Recommend suitable products
- Build customer relationships
- Support merchandising
- Assist with cash processes
- Assist with credit administration
- Follow company procedures
- Help retain customers
The role combines direct selling with retail operations and customer support.
How important are sales targets?
Sales targets are a central part of the role.
You will be expected to contribute toward:
- Sales budgets
- Revenue targets
- Store income
- Customer growth
This makes the position suitable for someone who is motivated by results and comfortable working toward clear performance goals.
Will you need to prospect for customers?
Yes. Sales and prospecting are listed among the core competencies.
You may need to:
- Identify potential customers
- Build relationships
- Understand customer needs
- Recommend relevant products
- Follow up on opportunities
Strong interpersonal skills can help turn enquiries into sales.
How does merchandising fit into the job?
Merchandising helps attract customers and support sales.
You may be expected to help make sure products are:
- Presented clearly
- Easy to view
- Organised appropriately
- Positioned to support customer interest
Good merchandising can influence both customer experience and sales performance.
Will you work with cash and credit processes?
Yes. The role includes cash and credit administration in line with company policy.
You may need to support processes connected to:
- Cash sales
- Credit sales
- Customer documentation
- Retail procedures
- Transaction accuracy
Attention to detail is important because financial and customer information needs to be handled correctly.
Will you work directly with customers?
Yes. Customer service is one of the most important parts of the position.
You will need to:
- Listen to customer needs
- Recommend suitable products
- Communicate clearly
- Resolve basic queries
- Maintain a professional approach
- Build long-term customer relationships
The aim is not only to make sales but also to encourage customers to return.
Who can apply?
Applicants need:
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Seven to 12 months of sales experience
Retail sales experience would be preferred.
What skills will help you succeed?
Useful skills include:
- Sales
- Prospecting
- Customer service
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Merchandising
- Retail knowledge
- Product knowledge
- Attention to detail
- Initiative
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
The role also requires confidence, resilience and the ability to take action when opportunities arise.
What personal qualities are important?
Russells is looking for someone who demonstrates:
- Drive and energy
- Self-motivation
- Confidence
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Initiative
- Customer focus
- Ability to work with others
These qualities are particularly important in a target-driven retail sales environment.
What are the vacancy details?
Employer: Pepkor Lifestyle
Division: Russells
Business unit: Sterkspruit
Position: Salesperson 2IC
Location: Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Employment type: Permanent
Industry: Retail
Functional area: Operations
Minimum qualification: Grade 12 / Matric
Experience: Seven to 12 months of sales experience, preferably retail
Closing date: 6 November 2026
How do you apply?
Applications must be submitted online.
Apply for the Russells Salesperson 2IC Vacancy
Before applying, make sure your CV clearly reflects your sales experience, customer service skills, target performance and any previous exposure to retail cash or credit processes.
