Graduate: Buyer at The Foschini Group

About the position

Package & Remuneration
JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you a recent graduate eager to start your career in the exciting world of retail?

TFG is looking for talented and motivated individuals like you to join our Graduate Buyer Program. This is your chance to transition smoothly from student life to a professional career with TFG.

About the Program

Our Graduate Buyer Program is tailored to help you turn your academic achievements into practical skills. If you have a passion for fashion, strong leadership qualities, and enjoy working as part of a team, this program is the perfect match for you.

What You'll Do

• Source a variety of exciting products, focusing on top brands.
• Develop product ranges that stand out and appeal to our customers.
• Use customer behaviour data to make informed buying decisions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a completed or in your final year of a 3-year degree in Fashion, Design, or a related field.
• Understanding of design, fashion and its role in effective buying.

Key Skills

• Retail Enthusiast: Passionate about the retail industry.
• Trend Spotter: Ability to identify and act on emerging trends.
• Communicator: Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Fashion Forward: Up-to-date with global fashion trends.
• Negotiator: Strong negotiation skills.
• Confident: Self-assured and poised.

Behaviours We Value

• Achieving Results - Is 'results' driven and achieves success by proactively tackling challenges
• Commercial Thinking - Leverage's market and business insights in the delivery of their work
• Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes
• Entrepreneurial thinking
• Meeting Customer Expectations - Consistently delivers exceptional customer service
• Planning & Organising - Uses a structured approach to effectively manage tasks
• Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audiences
• Relating & Networking

To be considered, you must submit your academic results. Show us your potential and be part of an incredible journey at TFG.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?