Advertising Co-ordinator at Boxer Superstores

Job Advert Summary    

• The Advertising Coordinator will be responsible for creating and overseeing Boxer's promotional and advertisements across various platforms, collaborating closely with the commercial and Fresh Departments.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric is essential
• 3 year Diploma/Degree in Marketing/ Retail is essential
• 2 years’ experience in a retail/FMCG environment with promotions, advertising and media will be a key advantage
• Computer literacy is essential
• BoMM system knowledge will be an advantage
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skills.
• Must have a creative mind, take initiative and be a quick learner
• Ability to communicate in Zulu/Xhosa/Sotho/etc. is essential due to vernacular radio script advertising  

Duties and responsibilities:

• RMS  -  Understand the process of importing  Ensure RMS  is successfully implemented  Hold meeting with Silo & Hirt and Carter Ensure that you are up to date with the latest RMS  improvements and updates  Cross check barcode with Silo Library
• Advertising administration /Execution -  Add important /New Info/Logos to advertising material  Bomm system promotional loading  Create  promotional headers  Maintenance of headers  Check accuracy of headers
• Marketing administration -  Collect and analyse competitor leaflets  Understand what the competitors are doing in areas and recommend responses  Communicate relevant findings to the marketing team Sorting and filing of leaflets
• Promotion information -  All POS  briefing and approval  Create promotional leaflet packs and distribute leaflets to Commercial / Fresh  departments  Sample collection from buyer Respond to requests for Adhoc promotions or special promotions and request authorisation from Manager Co-ordinate sign offs  Schedule / supervise photoshoots / store visits Respond to requests from Business for Adhoc promotions  Ensure all promotional lines are delivered to Marketing timeously
• Liaising with External service providers -  Brief advertising lines  Signs off scripts Approval of  adverts  Set up photo shoots