takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Retail Buying intern to join our team in
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!
Requirements:
Qualifications & Experience:
N6/ NCV in Business Management or Commerce
The skills we need:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Solutions-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and driven.
- Adaptable and comfortable with learning and using new systems.
- Fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new software packages.
- Willingness to learn new systems and expand knowledge in AI-related technologies
- Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs
Attributes required:
- Collaborative
- Creative Energy
- Hands on
- Have an opinion and voice it
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the division in all administrative functions linked to buying / order processing
- Supporting the Buyer with all buying processes and checks.
- Checking customer reviews, links and newsletters.
- Managing customer queries and escalating as necessary.
- Oversee day-to-day tasks such as managing stock levels, processing customer orders, handling stock classification, and addressing catalogue-related queries.
- Possesses verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to pick up the phone and engage directly with stakeholders.
- Be quick to react, proactive in identifying and resolving issues, and demonstrate a hands-on approach to ensuring smooth operations and effective problem-solving.
- Co-ordinating and liaising with suppliers regarding stock availability and orders.
| This is an 18-month contract High Level: At the Takealot Group, our Internship Programme will help you build both technical and soft-skills to launch your career, learning from the best in the business. The Internship program will prepare you for a career in a large-scale and fast-paced environment. Every selected Intern gains unique insights into the e-commerce environment with vast amounts of practical experience from daily exposure to a broad range of skills. The program consists of various technical and soft skill courses where you will receive training on a variety of areas. You’ll be working with some of the strongest professionals South Africa has to offer who bring experience from a multitude of Great Industries. |
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The Environment:
Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group
Like what you see? If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!! Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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