Merchant Development Programme

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• B.Com, B.Sc or other numerate/analytical tertiary qualification
• 1–3 years’ Qualifications and Experience B.Com, B.Sc or other numerate/analytical tertiary qualification
• 1–3 years’ experience in a professional, analytical or commercial role
• Strong numerical and analytical capability
• Confidence working with data, systems and technology
• Previous retail or fashion exposure is not essential — structured development will be provided
• Finance, investments, accounting, business analysis or data analytics driven role
• Supply chain, planning or operational roles
• Commercial environments where data and insight inform decisions
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• High numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• A structured and organised approach to work
• Systems-oriented mindset with an interest in technology
• Willingness to learn, adapt and develop in a fast-paced environment
• Gain hands-on exposure to enterprise-level retail systems
• Develop practical planning capability over time
• Learn how commercial and financial decisions are made in fashion retail
• Build a long-term career pathway within Planning
• Analysing sales, stock and margin performance to support commercial decision making
• Assisting with sales forecasting and stock planning across product ranges
• Managing and monitoring stock investment and inventory flow
• Supporting margin performance, markdown decisions and profitability analysis
• Developing and monitoring financial plans that support product strategies
• Providing analytical input into assortment and product decision making
• Optimising merchandise performance through structured analysis and system use
• Working extensively with technology and retail planning systems
• Who This Opportunity Is Suited To
• This programme is ideal for early-career professionals currently working in:
• What Will Help You Succeed
• Truworths has a long-standing reputation for developing commercial talent through structured development and real business exposure . Through this programme, you will:
• Key Responsibilities What You’ll Be Involved In:
• What You’ll Be Involved In:
• and Experience B.Com, B.Sc or other numerate/analytical tertiary qualification

Responsibilities

• Analysing sales, stock and margin performance to support commercial decision making
• Assisting with sales forecasting and stock planning across product ranges
• Managing and monitoring stock investment and inventory flow
• Supporting margin performance, markdown decisions and profitability analysis
• Developing and monitoring financial plans that support product strategies
• Providing analytical input into assortment and product decision making
• Optimising merchandise performance through structured analysis and system use
• Working extensively with technology and retail planning systems
• What You’ll Be Involved In: