I completed my B.Comm Honours in Industrial Psychology at UWC. I graduated in 2006 and started The Foschini Trainee Programme in January 2007. The first three months I spent with my coach in Sportscene Promenade where I was exposed to the functional areas of operations: sales, driving turnover, promoting new accounts, recruitment, training, disciplinary procedures, admin, stock management, budgeting, visual merchandising, etc. I had to complete research and modules in all these areas and present this to my coach and the area manager.
In April 2007 I transferred to Due South Canal Walk as an admin manager. A new ball game in terms of their product offering, customer target market, etc. As an admin manager my duties included the accuracy of all administration, point of sale activities and staff scheduling. At the beginning of July
I received my first promotion and was offered to run my first store – Due South Somerset Mall. A very challenging and daunting task which I grabbed with both hands!
(In January 2008 I was promoted to HR Trainee as working in HR has always been a passion of mine).
The Retail Manager drives turnover, selects and develops store staff, manages stock and maintains systems and the overall administration of the store. They drink a great deal of coffee and never seem to stand still. Ever.
  • At least a three year relevant Degree/Diploma
  • To be an independent operator
  • To be profit driven
  • To be aware of issues facing retail in the area
  • To be organised and detailed
  • The ability to make quick decisions
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong admin and numeracy skills
Step 1 Apply online for the Graduate Trainee position
Step 2 Short-listed candidates will be invited to complete psychometric assessments
Step 3 Further short-listed candidates will be invited to a first round interview with HR
Step 4 Successful candidates to proceed to a panel interview and technical assessment with Line Management
Step 5 Candidates will be informed of the outcome
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