Health Consultant - South Coast

Description Dis-Chem Pharmacies' requires the services of a reputable Health Consultants specialising in Vitamins and Supplements for their South Coast store.You will be responsible for effectively promoting and selling Dis-Chem Health Focus products through consistent customer service.Minimum Requirements:Essential:Grade 12 / Matric Minimum of 6 months’ sales experience in a Vitamins / Health environmentStrong command of the English languageComputer literate – MS OfficeSound numerical skillsWilling and able to work retail hoursAdvantageous:Qualification in BSc Biomedicine and/or BSc Biotechnology, or relevant qualification within the health focus fieldSales experience in a retail environmentExperience in the health industry (vitamins, supplements or health foods)Fluent in a 2nd language prominently spoken in the areaJob description:Assist and advise customers, and ensure the highest levels of customer care and service are metAssist with back shopping when requested to do so, to ensure the effective operation of the department and storeKeep merchandise displays in the health focus area stocked and faced upReport all price discrepancies to management as they appearAdhere to store layouts within the Health DepartmentEnsure broadsheet items are well displayed, merchandised, promoted and availableImplement promotional displays and merchandising materialAchieve monthly team, brand and vendor targetsKeep abreast with new products and product linesFollow the Health Department’s administrative processes and procedures, including, but not limited to, weekly returns, stock control and monitoring of stock levelsCompetencies:Essential:Promotions and personal sellingCustomer serviceStrong command of the English languageBasic report analysisTeam playerTime managementHonest and trustworthyAdvantageous:Product knowledge and stock controlBilingualSpecial conditions of employment:Willing and able to work retail hoursAble and physically fit for walking, standing, climbing, kneeling, bending, and pushing, pulling lifting and moving objectsValid driver’s license and own reliable transportSouth African citizenClear credit and criminal recordsRemuneration and benefits:Market-related salary + commissionMedical aidProvident fundStaff accountONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity and Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities. Package & Remuneration Market Related About Us Since our founding in 1978, Dis-Chem has grown into South Africa’s leading health-and-wellness retail chain — with over 20 000 employees across our stores and head office. Today, with over 300 stores across South Africa, Botswana and Namibia, Dis-Chem is the heartbeat of health, wellness and everyday value. When you join our Retail team, you become part of a culture that blends service excellence, every-day value (our Everyday Low Price strategy) and expert support in beauty, health, sport nutrition and wellness. When you join our Retail team, you become part of a culture that blends service excellence, every-day value (our Everyday Low Price strategy) and expert support in beauty, health, sport nutrition and wellness. What Makes Retail at Dis-Chem exciting

You’ll work in a store environment known for high foot-traffic, brand trust, and strong retailer reputation. We emphasise growth: training, development, identifying you for future leadership roles. You are our “front-line” – greeting customers, understanding their needs, assisting them to find the right health, wellness and beauty products.

What You Get

A job where you directly impact people’s wellbeing and shopping-experience, not just selling stuff. A solid brand behind you, with a large footprint nationally, meaning real opportunities across stores. Training and career-pathing: entry level to senior retail/operations roles. Discounts and benefits: as a retail employer focused on health/wellness you’ll get priority customer pricing. For those who step up: possibility of moving into supervisory, store-management or even broader operations roles.

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