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Sales Assistant

Belmond logoBelmondCape Town, South AfricaFull-timeListed 3w ago

This posting does not state its pay. Account Executive roles that state pay post a typical $125k/yr (band $81.5k–$320k/yr); across the 2,197 open roles on CPG sales jobs, every seat together, it is $77.5k/yr. How posted pay is measured.

The posting

As a Sales Assistant at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, you enhance the guest experience by providing immersive, therapeutic, and ambient service that elevates relaxation and tranquillity to a new level. In this role, you will provide the highest quality services and products to guests. If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities Include

  • Identify customer needs and provide tailored solutions to ensure satisfaction.
  • Utilize knowledge of products and services to offer the best possible recommendations.
  • Actively monitor and analyse sales performance against targets.
  • Implement strategies to meet or exceed sales goals.
  • Stay informed about the diverse range of products offered.
  • Keep up to date with industry trends and customer requirements.
  • Proactively seek out new sales opportunities.
  • Engage with potential customers to expand the customer base.
  • Deal with complaints from customers to maintain the store’s reputation.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory levels to ensure the store is well-stocked.
  • Ensure the store is organized and ready to provide a positive shopping experience at all times.
  • Greet customers warmly, assist with their needs, and provide product information to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Handle customer transactions accurately and efficiently using the point-of-sale (POS) system, including processing payments, returns, and exchanges.

What You Bring

  • Proven experience in retail or other customer-focused environment.
  • Knowledge of retail management best practices.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organising and leadership skills.
  • Commercial awareness.
  • Experience with Silverware POS or similar is advantageous.
  • Banking skills
  • Effective time management.

What We Offer

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

Competitive basic salary and benefits

Loyalty and recognition rewards programs

Employee Assistance & Wellness programs

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other.

Taken from Belmond's own posting, last seen live on 4 Nov 2026.

The application

Your details and CV, then 8 questions (1 written).

Have readyCVCover letter (optional)
  1. 1.
    EducationShort answer · optional
  2. 2.
    ExperienceShort answer · optional
  3. 3.
    SummaryWritten answer · optional
  4. 4.
    Are you currently employed by Belmond or another member of the LVMH Group?Pick one: 258448 · 258449
  5. 5.
    What is your salary expectation before deductions (in ZAR) per month?Number
  6. 6.
    What is your earliest availability/notice period?Short answer
  7. 7.
    Proven experience in retail or other customer-focused environment.Yes or no
  8. 8.
    Experience with Silverware POS or similar is advantageous.Yes or no

From Belmond's apply page, checked 4 Nov 2026.

About Belmond

LVMH's collection of luxury hotels, train journeys such as the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, river cruises and safari lodges, sold to affluent travelers through luxury travel advisors, consortia, corporate and incentive planners and its own reservations desks.

Pay schedule: Property-employed salaried sellers, with a sales incentive plan spelled out only in Milan and complimentary or preferred-rate stays at Belmond destinations named across the postings; the US contact center adds medical, dental and vision cover (most plans after 60 days) and a 401(k).

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