Chocolate Advisor Flexi Permanent 180 Hours (Mall of Africa Boutique) at Lindt and Sprungli

Position Purpose

• To be an ambassador of LINDT ensuring all customers receive a world class premium experience. Delivering exceptional customer service and achieve sales goals.

Customer Service and Sales

• Deliver exceptional customer service at all times, across all sections of the Chocolate Shop and over the phone
• Greeting all customers, “Welcome to Lindt”, hosting and providing a memorable experience
• Educating and informing customers on Lindt chocolate products and handling them with passion and in-depth knowledge
• Actively sampling provides product knowledge and introduces products through discussion of taste profiles and ingredients
• Awareness of daily sales budgets, actively upselling to increase customer transaction spend
• Inform all customers of current instore promotions, events, and directed information
• Provide customers assistance in the selection of quality Lindt products, encouraging additional sales
• Serving more than one customer at a time, acknowledging and communicating at all times
• Multi-task between completing store operational tasks and serving customers
• Processing the customer orders through the POS, and credit card transactions
• Own and manage individual tills, including counting floats and performing end of shift till procedure
• Preparing big customer orders
• Ensure complaints are addressed immediately by informing the Manager on duty
• Develop a rapport with regular customers encouraging repeat business. Maintain a pleasant friendly atmosphere within the store at all times
• Restocking and cleaning through the day

Product Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of products including, but not limited to, product specifications (handling, ingredients, storage, allergens)
• Product pricing, packaging, and category performance knowledge
• Comply with product management and handling procedures
• Compliance to food and hygiene and safety standards practicing good hygienic practices

General

• Work ethic to reflect the Lindt values and standards as outlined in the Credo and Lindt Policies & Procedures. Lead by example ensuring a harmonious and productive environment
• Record sampling and wasted products actively quality controlling products
• Perform open and closing procedures, signing off checklist
• Perform cleaning duties signing off checklist
• Perform temperature readings signing off checklist
• Maintain clean, tidy working areas at all times
• Ensure all fixtures, glass cabinets and floors remain clean and tidy throughout the day
• Ensure body language, mannerism, physical and verbal presentation upholds the company image and grooming policy
• Accepting courier deliveries and confirming all items are received against invoice
• Assisting in monthly stock counts
• Unpacking, moving and restocking products
• Using all instore equipment, machines and appliances

Work, health and safety

• Comply with all work health and safety requirements
• Report and damaged or dangerous equipment or property to management

Manual Handling

• Repetitive lifting and moving of Lindt stock which can weigh up to 12kgs per unit
• Moving stock from storerooms to the front of house
• Monitor sales on a daily basis with the goal to maximize store profitability without sacrificing customer service
• Timely ordering of merchandise and supplies with a focus on overall inventory management and loss prevention
• Daily reconciling of cash with sales receipts, daily paperwork and accounting, and other store administration
• Confident and interactive with a friendly disposition
• Excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic that can represent a premium brand
• Responsible and accountable in achieving individual goals and budgets
• Good time management skills (multi-tasking and prioritizing)
• Self-starter with the ability to work individually and in a team
• Immaculate grooming with excellent personal hygiene

Skills & Knowledge

• Customer Service
• Sales skills
• Ability to handle credit card transactions

Job Requirements

• Previous experience in customer service
• Previous experience in a similar retail environment
• Grade 12
• Confident and Interactive with a friendly disposition
• Polite and Patient
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Specifically Excel and Powerpoint)