Trending Job Vacancies at TFG (The Foschini Group)

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. 

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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.

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Responsibilities:

• Driving turnover to ensure 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

Requirements:

• Figure and admin orientated
• Organised and thorough
• An excellent leader and business manager
• Profit and turnover driven
• Able to manage risk within the store
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Have the ability to learn quickly
• A relevant qualification would be advantageous

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Key Responsibilities:

• Run 5 Brands (American Swiss, Sterns, Tempo, Galaxy&Co, XXX)
• Ensure clear Brand differentiation between the brand identities
• Contribute to the formulation of the company operational strategic objectives, and ensure successful execution thereof 
• Exercise exceptional entrepreneurial and commercial thinking to effectively drive sales and overall store- and divisional performance 
• Indentify new business opportunities and support development of new, revamped and relocated stores in division 
• Demonstrate mature leadership skills including the ability to attract, hire, retain and engage the team 
• Develop a high performance team and culture, focusing on ownership, accountability and performance 
• Drive performance in line with company values 
• Drive the successful implementation of the customer journey philosophy 
• Foster and develop unwavering team commitment to exceed customer needs and expectations 
• Deliver targeted turnover- and profit growth 
• Develop and manage annual operational budget and projections 
• Consistent delivery of all agreed KPI’s including sales and profit growth, ROAM, new accounts, rewards, expenses-to-turnover ratio and shrinkage 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 8 years working experience at a senior management level (leader of managers) 
• A relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous but not essential 
• Proven track record and ability to drive and successfully execute robust retail operations strategies 

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Responsibilities:  

• Being an ambassador for our brand and offering amazing customer experience. 
• Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing them with the best possible solutions. 
• Actively keeping track of sales performance against target. 
• Selling a diverse product range and keeping up to date with the latest décor and fashion trends. 
• Searching out opportunities for making new sales. 
• Assist with replenishing of stock to ensure the store is ready for our customers at all times. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Grade 12 (Matric) 

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Responsibilities:  

• Being an ambassador for our brand and offering amazing customer experience. 
• Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing them with the best possible solutions. 
• Actively keeping track of sales performance against target. 
• Selling a diverse product range and keeping up to date with the latest décor and fashion trends. 
• Searching out opportunities for making new sales. 
• Assist with replenishing of stock to ensure the store is ready for our customers at all times. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Grade 12 (Matric) 

go to method of application »

Responsibilities:  

• Being an ambassador for our brand and offering amazing customer experience. 
• Exceed customer expectations by identifying and providing them with the best possible solutions. 
• Actively keeping track of sales performance against target. 
• Selling a diverse product range and keeping up to date with the latest décor and fashion trends. 
• Searching out opportunities for making new sales. 
• Assist with replenishing of stock to ensure the store is ready for our customers at all times. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Grade 12 (Matric) 

go to method of application »

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. 

go to method of application »

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. 

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Key Responsibilities:

Development of Foschini brand strategy & CI implementation

• Work with the Marketing Manager in developing and executing the brand strategy 
• Responsible for aligning the integrated marketing calendar
• Develop, drive and ensure implementation of brand strategy
• Drive the marketing of the main Foschini strategic levers
• Drive key partner relationships

Driving the marketing of Foschini strategic levers 

• Initiating brand building projects
• Effectively monitor progress of processes and tasks 
• Implement & enforce CI for customer facing Foschini brand
• Participate in the develop of strategy & communication plan 
• Manage the brand identity consistently through all communication channels 
• Identify opportunities for brand co-ops
• Events / Events Management and Sponsorships

Develop & implement cross-brand campaign opportunities

• Continue to build on the success of existing brand campaigns
• Identify & drive new cross-brand campaign opportunities
• Drive collaboration with brands, Bash, TFG Rewards and other stakeholders
• Deliver integrated campaigns

Market & Campaign Analysis

• Analysis of competitors, promotional landscape and campaign reviews 
• Monitor the retail landscape & identify opportunities 
• Research of marketing trends, specifically in the digital portfolio, popular culture & relevant events

Communication and relationship management

• Manage client communication activity
• Manage agency/ supplier relationship, briefs & communication
• Share brand vision and identity with the team & stakeholders

Budget and planning

• Responsible for the management of allocated budget
• Effectively use allocated funds to ensure maximum exposure for the brand
• Control the budget through invoice sign off and loading

Qualification & Experience:

• Tertiary degree or 3-year diploma in Marketing/ Brand Management/ Digital Marketing or similar is essential.
• 2 – 4 years’ experience
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and plan change interventions for tier 1 group systems project implementations  
• Identify training and project communication needs  
• Manage the analysis, design, and development of training and performance support materials.
• Define and execute a Communications Plan to effectively disseminate key messages and align them with the changing business context.
• Apply a structured methodology and contribute to change management activities, developing strategies to drive adoption of the changes required by the project.
• Ensure effective implementation of the change and training plan through effective collaboration with the trainers and other stakeholders in IT and business
• Produce detailed reports and documentation to support the change management process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification  
• Knowledge of the TFG’s ADKAR change methodology  
• At least 5years of experience in Change Management processes and procedures
• Prior experience in systems project implementation.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality training on Merchandise Buying Systems to support new and existing system capabilities and initiatives.
• Address the training needs for new businesses, such as Tapestry,  
• Ensure users are proficient with the TFG’s new and existing systems such as  
• Supporting the agile training requirements of RONE, trade cloud and buy plan
• Engage with stakeholders to understand training needs and ensure alignment with business objectives.  
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Develop and update training materials, guides, and documentation to support learning initiatives.
• Conduct refresher training sessions across the planning community to drive process and system standardisation.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Learning and Change team to align training interventions with strategic goals.
• Gather feedback from business to continuously improve training programs and materials.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments to enhance learning outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience in Merchandise Buying.
• Prior experience in coaching and knowledge transfer.
• Understanding of TFG Systems is desirable.