Bradlows – Salesperson

Bradlows is recruiting a Salesperson for its Maitland Bloemfontein business unit in the Free State. This permanent entry-level retail sales role is suited to applicants with Grade 12 and some sales experience who can assist customers, recommend suitable products, support merchandising, process cash and credit transactions, and work towards sales targets in a furniture and homeware retail environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Salesperson role is focused on generating income and maximising profit through sales and customer service. The successful applicant will help customers identify suitable products, support sales activities, contribute to store targets and provide service that encourages customers to return.

The role is suited to someone who enjoys selling, building customer relationships, understanding customer needs and working with products across different retail categories.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit applicants who enjoy retail sales, customer service, product knowledge and target-driven work.

• Applicants with Grade 12.
• People with 7–12 months of sales experience, preferably in retail.
• Applicants who are motivated and results-oriented.
• People who can communicate well with customers.
• Applicants who enjoy helping customers choose suitable products.
• People who can work with sales targets, merchandising and store processes.

What you’ll do / learn

The successful applicant will support customer service, sales generation and store-level sales administration.

• Perform sales activities to generate sales.
• Work towards achieving sales budgets and targets.
• Contribute to income generation for the store.
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Action cash and credit processes in line with company policy.
• Complete sales administration according to business procedures.
• Deal with customers in a customer-centric manner.
• Contribute to the overall growth of the organisation through sales and service.

Note: This is a permanent retail sales role. Applicants should confirm all employment terms directly on the official Bradlows / Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify HR listing before applying.

Eligibility requirements

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12.
• 7–12 months’ sales experience, preferably in retail.

Competencies required

• Teamwork.
• Self-motivation and drive.
• Customer service orientation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Understanding of sales and prospecting processes.
• Understanding of business policies and procedures.
• Basic retail knowledge.
• Product knowledge across categories.
• Ability to take action.
• Courage and confidence.
• Emotional maturity.
• Personal resilience.
• Drive and energy.

What retail sales work really involves

Retail sales work is not only about waiting for customers to ask questions. A strong salesperson helps customers understand product options, identifies their needs, recommends suitable items, supports merchandising, handles sales processes correctly and works towards store targets.

For this application, your CV should clearly show your Grade 12 qualification, sales experience, customer service ability, retail knowledge, target-driven work, product knowledge and any experience with cash, credit processes, merchandising or customer relationship-building. If you have sold furniture, appliances, homeware, electronics, clothing or other retail products before, include those details clearly.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, if requested during the application process.
• Grade 12 certificate or statement of results.
• Any sales, retail, customer service, merchandising or product knowledge certificates, if available.
• Clear contact details, including phone number and email address.
• Make sure your CV clearly shows 7–12 months of sales experience.
• Highlight retail sales, customer service, merchandising and target achievement where applicable.

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About the sponsor

Bradlows is a South African furniture and homeware retail brand trading within the Pepkor group. The brand offers furniture and appliance products across categories such as lounge, bedroom, dining and kitchen furniture. Pepkor Lifestyle brands provide furniture, appliances and household goods through retail channels aimed at value-conscious customers. More information is available on the official Bradlows website and the Pepkor Lifestyle careers page.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show your sales experience and how long you worked in each role.
• Mention retail, furniture, appliance, homeware or customer-facing experience if you have it.
• Highlight sales targets, customer service, merchandising and product knowledge.
• Show that you can work confidently with customers and recommend suitable products.
• Keep your CV results-focused by mentioning sales achievements where possible.
• Apply before the closing date through the official Simplify HR page.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Applying without Grade 12.
• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show sales experience.
• Not mentioning retail or customer service experience.
• Using a generic CV that does not connect your background to sales and customer service.
• Leaving out target achievement, merchandising or product knowledge where relevant.
• Not checking email or phone messages after applying.
• Applying late or waiting until the closing date.
• Applying through unofficial WhatsApp, Facebook or third-party links instead of the official Simplify HR page.

Scam warning

Applicants should only apply through the official Bradlows / Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify HR application page. Do not pay anyone for a job application, interview, assessment, placement, background check, uniform, training or document submission. If someone contacts you through WhatsApp, Facebook or another platform asking for money, treat it as suspicious and verify the vacancy through the official careers platform.

How this opportunity was verified

This post was prepared using the official Bradlows / Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify HR vacancy page for the Salesperson role. The listing confirms the employer, job title, Bloemfontein location, permanent employment type, posted date, closing date, division, business unit, retail industry, sales functional area, job introduction, purpose, key duties, minimum requirements and competencies.

The closing date was listed as 30 June 2026 at the time of verification. Applicants should apply before the deadline and check the official Simplify HR page for updates.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Bradlows / Pepkor Lifestyle Simplify HR application link below.
2. Read the full Salesperson vacancy carefully.
3. Confirm that you meet the Grade 12 and sales experience requirements.
4. Prepare your updated CV and supporting documents.
5. Make sure your CV highlights retail sales, customer service, product knowledge, merchandising and target achievement.
6. Complete the online application through the official Simplify HR page.
7. Submit your application before the closing date.
8. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation email you receive.

Application Closing Date: 30 June 2026