Internship & Experience Job Vacancies at TFG (The Foschini Group)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 

Qualifications: 

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

Skills:  

• An excellent leader and business manager 
• 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 
• Figure and admin orientated 
• Management Experience 
• Organised and thorough 
• An excellent leader and business manager 
• Profit and turnover driven 
• Able to manage risk within the store 
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

Competencies and Behaviours for success:

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

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 

Qualifications: 

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

Skills:  

• An excellent leader and business manager 
• 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 
• Figure and admin orientated 
• Management Experience 
• Organised and thorough 
• An excellent leader and business manager 
• Profit and turnover driven 
• Able to manage risk within the store 
• Strategic Sales Planning 
• Managing the Sales Process 
• Customer Value Management 

Competencies and Behaviours for success:

• Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
• Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization. 
• Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. 
• Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
• Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. 
• Good verbal/ written communication skills and good organisational skills 
• Strong organizational and planning skills 
• The ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment 
• The ability to work independently 
• The ability to take initiative 
• A high level of attention to detail 

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Role Overview:

We are looking for a creative thinker with a passion for design and fashion. Our Creative Design Internship at Sneaker Factory offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail environment. You will work closely with our Lead Creative Designer and the marketing team to support various projects across print, digital, social media, photography, and other design mediums. This internship will provide valuable insight into the world of retail design and branding.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating visual assets for social media posts, including graphics and illustrations.
• Collaborate with the design lead to develop concepts and design layouts for print materials such as window banners, flyers, and posters, showcards and gondolas.
• Design website banners, email templates, and digital ads.
• Photo editing and retouching high-quality images.
• Create mock-ups for branding.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions for creative marketing campaigns.
• Research design trends and competitors for design strategies.
• Assist with organizing the digital asset library.
• Assist in preparing presentations for meetings or internal reviews.
• Assist with designing graphics and visuals for event signage and promotional materials. 
• Collaborate with the social media team to create engaging content for various platforms. 
• Help in creating infographics and data visualizations to communicate complex information.
• Support the design team in preparing materials for trade shows and exhibitions. 
• Assist in designing logos and branding elements for new initiatives or campaigns. 
• Help with video editing tasks, such as cutting footage, adding effects, and creating motion graphics.
• Provide input on colour schemes, typography, and visual styles for design projects.
• Assist in conducting print checks and preparing files for production.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure design projects meet deadlines and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Relevant diploma or degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or related field.

Skills:

• Strong interest in retail, fashion, sports, and design trends.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus.
• Creative portfolio or samples demonstrating design skills and projects (school projects or personal work).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Behaviors:

• Continual Improvement - Actively seeks opportunities to continually improve processes 
• Decision Making - Analyses complex situations to ensure effective and timely choices 
• Entrepeneurial thinking
• Meeting Customer Expectations - Consistently delivers exceptional customer service 
• Presenting & Communication - Articulates ideas clearly to different audience

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Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and execution of in-store displays and window installations.
• Collaborate with the visual merchandising team to create visually appealing and cohesive displays.
• Maintain and update product displays, ensuring they are attractive, organized, and aligned with brand standards.
• Conduct market research to stay up to date with industry trends and competitor displays.
• Support the setup of promotional and seasonal displays.
• Assist in creating signage, graphics, and other visual elements for the store.
• Help ensure all visual merchandising guidelines are followed consistently across all store locations.
• Provide support during photo shoots and other visual merchandising projects.

Qualifications and Experience:  

• Recently completed a qualification in Interior Design, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of visual merchandising principles and retail design.

Skills: 

• Strong creative and artistic skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to lift and move display materials as needed.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with learners, trainers, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical skills with sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• High resilience and agility with the ability to work well under pressure
• Able to work independently and have good interpersonal skill.

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
• 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
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
• Values differences - recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others