Accessories Graduate

About this role

Core Group is hiring an Accessories Graduate for its Buying team in Sandton, Gauteng. This is a one-year, on-site internship. It gives recent graduates hands-on experience in choosing the tech accessories that go into Core’s stores.

What you’ll do

• Work with the Accessories Buying team on the day-to-day tasks of bringing products to market.
• Help spot new accessory trends and products that customers are likely to want.
• Check sales figures and stock levels to support buying decisions.
• Keep product details, prices and supplier information correct and current.
• Build reports and insights in Excel for the team, and help with purchase orders and supplier emails.
• Work with Marketing, Planning and Logistics to help launch new products, including preparing presentations for product reviews.

What you need

• A completed degree in one of these fields: BCom (Supply Chain, Marketing, Business Management, Retail Management or Finance), Business Administration, Retail Business Management, Consumer Science (Retail/Fashion), or a related commerce qualification.
• You must have graduated within the last three years.
• A real interest in technology, gadgets, accessories and retail.
• Strong attention to detail and an interest in sales trends and customer behaviour.
• Good Excel skills. Pivot tables, lookups and data analysis are advantageous.
• A team player who is proactive, willing to learn and comfortable sharing ideas.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a recent commerce or retail graduate who loves new gadgets and products. You should enjoy brainstorming, asking questions and taking the lead on small tasks. If you want a start in buying and retail strategy, this could be a good fit.

Tips before you apply

• Have your degree certificate and academic transcript ready, and check that your graduation date falls within the last three years.
• Put your Excel skills on your CV with examples, such as pivot tables or reports you have built.
• Show your interest in tech retail with examples, such as product reviews, trend notes or ideas you have shared in class or at work.

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