Bradlows – Salesperson

Retail sales roles in furniture stores require confidence, product knowledge and the ability to guide customers through buying decisions. The Bradlows Salesperson opportunity in George is aimed at applicants with Grade 12 and previous sales experience who can help customers choose suitable products while supporting store sales targets.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This Salesperson role is a permanent retail position within Bradlows in George. The role focuses on generating sales, assisting customers, recommending suitable products, maintaining customer relationships and helping the store achieve its sales and income targets.

Bradlows operates in the furniture and home-related retail space, which means applicants should be comfortable learning about product categories, explaining product benefits and helping customers make purchase decisions in a professional and customer-focused way.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit someone with Grade 12 and previous sales experience who enjoys working with customers in a store environment. It may also suit an applicant who is target-driven, confident, energetic and able to communicate clearly with different types of customers.

Applicants with experience in retail sales, furniture sales, appliance sales, customer service, cashier work, merchandising, credit administration or store operations may have relevant experience to include on their CV.

What you’ll do / learn

• Perform sales activities to generate sales.
• Work towards achieving sales budgets, targets and income goals.
• Assist customers in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Attract and retain customers through merchandising.
• Support cash and credit processes or administration in line with company policy.
• Build product knowledge across store categories.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction and store growth.

Note: This vacancy is listed as a permanent role. Applicants should confirm working hours, salary structure, commission or incentive details, and employment conditions directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Eligibility requirements

Applicant requirements

• Grade 12.
• 7–12 months’ sales experience, preferably in retail.
• Ability to generate sales and contribute to store targets.
• Ability to deal with customers in a customer-centred manner.
• Basic retail knowledge.
• Understanding of sales and prospecting processes.
• Ability to follow business policies and procedures.
• Product knowledge across relevant categories will be important in the role.

Competencies required

• Teamwork.
• Self-motivation and drive.
• Customer service orientation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Initiative.
• Attention to detail.
• Taking action.
• Courage and confidence.
• Emotional maturity.
• Personal resilience.
• Drive and energy.

What this role really means

A Salesperson in a furniture retail store does more than wait for customers to ask for help. The role involves approaching customers professionally, understanding what they need, explaining product options, helping them compare items and supporting the store’s sales performance.

Because Bradlows sells furniture and related home products, applicants should show that they can communicate product benefits clearly and handle customer questions with confidence. For your CV, include examples of retail sales, customer service, target achievement, merchandising, cash handling, credit administration or product advice if you have that experience.

Application checklist

Prepare your documents before applying so that your application is complete and professional.

• Updated CV.
• Certified copy of your South African ID, where applicable.
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate or statement of results.
• Details of your sales, retail or customer service experience.
• Examples of any furniture, appliance, homeware, credit sales or merchandising experience, if applicable.
• Clear contact details, including your cellphone number and email address.
• Any supporting documents requested on the SimplifyHR application portal.

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About the sponsor

Bradlows is a South African furniture and appliance retail brand that forms part of Pepkor Lifestyle. The brand sells products for the home, including furniture and related household items, while Pepkor Lifestyle operates retail brands across furniture, appliances, electronics and consumer finance. For more information visit the Bradlows Website.

Quick tips for applicants

• Make your Grade 12 qualification easy to find on your CV.
• Clearly show your 7–12 months of sales experience, especially if it was in retail.
• Mention any experience with furniture, appliances, homeware, credit sales or customer service.
• Use your CV to show target achievement, product knowledge, merchandising and customer service ability.
• Highlight confidence, communication, initiative and attention to detail through your work experience examples.
• Apply before the closing date and keep proof of submission.

Common mistakes that get applicants rejected

• Submitting a CV that does not clearly show Grade 12.
• Not showing the required sales experience.
• Using a generic CV that does not mention sales targets, customer service or merchandising.
• Leaving out retail experience that may be relevant to the role.
• Uploading unclear or incomplete supporting documents.
• Using an outdated CV with missing or incorrect contact details.
• Waiting until the last day to apply and then experiencing portal issues.

Scam warning (important)

Applicants should only apply through the official Bradlows / SimplifyHR recruitment platform. Do not pay anyone for this job, for an interview, for placement, or for application assistance. Legitimate employers do not ask applicants to pay money to secure a job opportunity.

How this opportunity was verified

This opportunity was verified from the official Bradlows SimplifyHR listing for Salesperson. The listing confirmed the employer, division, business unit, location, employment type, industry, functional area, posted date, closing date, job description, key duties, minimum requirements, competencies and official application route.

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How to apply

1. Open the official Bradlows application link below.
2. Read the full vacancy details and requirements carefully.
3. Create or log in to your SimplifyHR candidate profile.
4. Complete all required profile and application fields.
5. Upload your CV and any required supporting documents.
6. Submit your application before the closing date.
7. Keep proof of submission or any confirmation received from the portal.

Application Closing Date

15 June 2026