Sales Associate- Exact x1
Job Details
Job Title: Sales Associate (120hr)
Brand: Exact
Company: The Foschini Group (TFG)
Job Identification: 15714
Location: Exact Vrede, Harrismith, Free State
Employment Type: Full-time
Working Hours: 120 hours
Posting Date: 27 October 2026
Closing Date: 02 November 2026
Industry: Retail
Job Category: Sales and Customer Service
Company Overview
The Foschini Group (TFG) is an internationally diversified retail group with a portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands. The company aims to inspire customers to live their best lives by creating remarkable omnichannel shopping experiences.
TFG places strong emphasis on its people and offers employees opportunities for career development and growth across its diverse retail brands.
About Exact
Exact is a retail brand under TFG that offers affordable everyday essentials and fashionable clothing for the whole family. The brand is known for providing quality, well-priced contemporary fashion that keeps up with changing trends.
Job Description
Exact is looking for a customer-focused and target-driven Sales Associate to join its store in Vrede, Harrismith.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service, promoting products, achieving sales targets and ensuring the store is well-stocked and ready for customers.
The ideal applicant must have a passion for people, good communication skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Represent the Exact brand and deliver an excellent customer experience.
Exceed customer expectations by identifying their needs and recommending suitable products.
Monitor sales performance and work towards achieving sales targets.
Promote and sell a diverse range of products.
Keep up to date with the latest fashion and décor trends.
Identify opportunities to generate additional sales.
Assist with replenishing stock to ensure the store is adequately stocked.
Maintain store readiness and ensure customers receive quality service.
Build positive customer relationships and encourage customer loyalty.
Handle customer challenges professionally and find appropriate solutions.
Minimum Requirements
– Grade 12 (Matric) Certificate.
Required Skills and Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following:
Passion for people and customer service.
Target-driven with a strong focus on customer experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently.
Initiative and willingness to take responsibility.
High level of attention to detail.
Customer relationship-building skills.
Ability to build customer loyalty.
Strong customer service delivery.
Ability to handle customer challenges.
Negotiation and selling skills.
Required Behaviours
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Adhering to Standards: Ensuring quality and compliance in all work.
Continual Improvement: Looking for ways to improve processes and performance.
Decision Making: Analysing situations and making effective decisions.
Driving and Persevering: Remaining motivated and committed to achieving results.
Meeting Customer Expectations: Consistently delivering excellent customer service.
Planning and Organising: Managing tasks effectively through proper planning.
Relating and Networking: Building positive working and customer relationships.
Employment Equity
Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act.