Like any business in the fashion and lifestyle industry, The Foschini Group (TFG) is a relatively new and growing company which offers much more than shopping. South Africa housed TFG’s headquarters, the company is the leading retail group with Foschini, Markham, @home, and Sportscene as 30+ other diverse brands under them. Digital platforms and storefronts aside, the Group’s retail business offers a plethora of meaningful career opportunities for skilled and passionate individuals looking to advance.
A Multinational Company Needs A Multinational Workforce
Merchandising and Buying, IT, Digital Marketing, Finance, HR, and the supply chain industry are all areas within TFG that offer jobs. With a digital presence in Africa, the UK, and Australia, there are customers covering a diverse range of skill sets. Unlike other retail businesses, TFG enables sales associates and managers to expand their brand to a completely new level.
For passionate individuals, TFG provides unique opportunities greater than their in-store roles. Sales associates and managers are effectively trained to identify critical brand components, customer needs, and identify current and emerging style trends. Get that one of a kind, first experience with us to start in retail with our warm welcoming Call Centre.Check the boxes below, and you may hear a “YES” from us!
• Must be 18 to 29 years of age
• Matric Educated (Preferred)
• Must be ready and able to work on a fixed term 12 month contract
• Must not have been permanently employed with a single employer for more than one year continuously
• Must not be a full-time student for the year of employment (April 2024 – April 2025)
• Must not have participated or registered on the YES programme prior
• Transportation for the applicants own account (if applicable)
Responsibilities:
As an ambassador for the brand, to provide brilliant Customer experience.
Surpass Customer expectations by understanding their needs and offering the best possible solutions.
Monitor and report on the sales performance against the benchmark target.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 (Matric)
Skills:
Must be a people person.
Driven towards achieving targets and experience.
As an ambassador for the brand, to provide brilliant Customer experience.
Surpass Customer expectations by understanding their needs and offering the best possible solutions.
Monitor and report on the sales performance against the benchmark target.
Selling a diverse product range and staying abreast of contemporary décor and fashion trends.
Identifying new sales opportunities.
Help with restocking shelves to make sure that the store is always ready to serve our valued customers.
Behaviours and competencies for success:
Acting on new proposals and difficult assignments with utmost eagerness and enthusiasm.
Developing and maintaining formal and informal relationships within and beyond the organization.
Maintaining strong relationships with clients and providing solutions that are aligned and centered toward the clients’ needs.
Acting at the right time and making appropriate decisions that will propel progress to the organization.
Adopting changes in business processes that are aimed at building new technologies to ease the operations.
Creating an environment that will make an employee willing to give their maximum to help the organization achieve its goals.
Acting at the right time and making appropriate decisions that will propel progress to the organization.
Combining feedback with self-reflection to understand better their skills and gaps.
Clear oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizing and planning abilities.
Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to be proactive.
Strong attention to detail.
HOW TO APPLY
