Hot Jobs at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully source and procure a balanced range of merchandise in line with company strategy. 
• Work closely with the planner, through analysis of previous sales patterns, market trends and brand initiatives. 
• Formulate departmental strategies to maximize sales and then timeously source and secure stock to implement strategies. 
• Negotiate effectively to deliver financial business KPI’S 
• Build and maintain good relationships with employees, suppliers, and key functions in the business. 
• Contribute to growth /profit through innovative ideas 
• Availability to go on buying trips (local and international) 
• Understanding and delivering a clear product strategy aligned with specific store brand strategy  
• Think in terms of the "big picture" as well as consider specifics and detail. 
• Drive product efficiencies and key measures    
• Assess complex situations and implement workable solutions. 
• Communicate effectively at all levels. 
• Team player and be able to foster collaboration across buying and planning functions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma, Graduate Degree, or Post Graduate Degree 
• Have experience as a Buyer (4+ years essential) 
• Integral understanding of the clothing retail Cycle and Buying Process 
• A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable). 
• Excellent planning, organisational and interpersonal skills. 
• Product development
• Uncompromising negotiation skills 
• Good analytical skills 
• Have a solid understanding of Quick Response model

Skills:

• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures
• Market Research and Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Global Sourcing

Behaviours:

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Collaborates - effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Customer Focus - understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Persuades - effectively influences others by gaining support and commitment in the delivery of organisational goals and objectives
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:  

• Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets.
• Controlling expenses.
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard. 
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management.
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards. 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty.
• Customer Service Delivery.
• Customer Value Management.
• Customer-Focused Approach.
• Effectively Presents Solutions.
• Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations.
• Knows the Buying Influences.
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers.
• Manages Resistance.
• Managing the Sales Process.
• Navigates Customer Challenges.
• Negotiation & Selling.
• Planning & Organizing.
• Policy & procedures.
• Strategic Sales Planning.
• Leadership.

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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:  

• Drive performance through the store KPI’s (e.g. turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals. Etc.)
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• Driving turnover to ensure achievement of targets 
• Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer-centric mind set. 
• Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store. 
• Ensure store staff implement merchandising strategy and standards 
• Managing team schedule effectively 
• Staff training and development 
• People management, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management 
• Controlling expenses 
• Allocate time effectively; handle multiple tasks and completing priorities.  
• Manage risk within the store 

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Grade 12 qualification
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Must have 2-3 years Store Management experience
• Must have experience in driving sales to increase store profit.

Skills:  

• Ability to adapt to different customers and situations 
• A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently
• Outstanding leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.  
• Strong organizational, administration and planning skills  
• The ability to take initiative  
• A high level of attention to detail  
• Figure and admin orientated 
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team to achieve common goals 
• Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• Driving turnover to ensure the achievement of targets 
• Controlling expenses 
• Managing stock losses to ensure shrinkage is in line with the Company standard 
• People management, including recruitment, development of staff, employee relations, performance management 
• Executing in-store merchandising strategy and standards 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 

Qualifications & Exprience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

Skills:

• Builds Customer Loyalty
• Customer Service Delivery
• Customer Value Management
• Customer-Focused Approach
• Effectively Presents Solutions
• Initiates Compelling Sales Conversations
• Knows the Buying Influences
• Leverages Digital Communications with Customers
• Manages Resistance
• Managing the Sales Process
• Navigates Customer Challenges
• Negotiation & Selling
• Planning & Organizing
• Policy & procedures
• Strategic Sales Planning
• Leadership

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Job Description
Responsibilities:  

• The ability to support the store management team to provide outstanding leadership to the store team. 
• Ensures the team executes operational excellence through a customer centric mindset. 
• Generating high levels of motivation and commitment within the store. 
• Allocate time effectively; handle multiple tasks and completing priorities. 
• Provide input and manage merchandise and visual principles 
• Drive performance through the store KPI’s (e.g. turnover, rewards, new accounts, visuals. Etc). 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• A Matric certificate. 
• Minimum 3 years retail experience with a minimum of 1 year store leadership experience. 

 Skills: 

• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers and situations. 
• A high sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to work independently. 
• High flexibility and ability to adapt to different customers. 
• An outstanding leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business. 
• Ensure customer satisfaction by executing our customer service strategy and fulfilling the demands of our customers 
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management