Marketing Coordinator at takealot.com

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to Category Marketing Managers and Partnership Marketing Managers as needed.
• Ad hoc support for all Category Marketing Managers and Partnership Marketing Managers in coordination of campaigns, daily duties and administrative tasks
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity.
• Execution of category marketing campaigns i.e. coordinate with buyers and suppliers for briefs, send relevant specs, follow-ups, artwork approvals, and scheduling of priority assets.
• Prepare campaign proof of execution reports.
• Daily monitoring & trafficking of all inbound Marketing enquiries from Zendesk & Marketing inbox, escalating to relevant team members and responding directly where possible.
• Creating and management of coupons and coupon campaigns using the coupon tool and campaign & monthly performance reports.
• Update marketing calendar with Marketing activities and campaigns.
• Monthly marketing invoicing and income reporting & reconciliation.  
• Responsible for managing, creating and distributing of vouchers for the marketing team
• Administration of all Marketing-led competitions and prize-draws (including winner selection, prize fulfilment and CPA compliance documentation).
• Coordinate competition agreements and upload T&Cs onsite.
• Assist Brand and Traffic Management teams as and when required.
• Track and report on key marketing metrics and campaigns.
• Assist with planning and executing partnership, events and sponsorship campaigns.
• Prepare marketing reports and presentations by collecting, analysing, and summarizing all applicable data.
• Send weekly Marketing Activity Updates to relevant teams.
• Execution of partnership marketing campaigns i.e. coordinate with partners for briefs, send relevant specs, follow-ups, artwork approvals, and scheduling of priority assets.

Attributes required:

• A high level of attention to detail and great organisational abilities are a prerequisite to succeeding in this role.
• Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A passion for retail and marketing is essential.
• Bias towards action and solution oriented.
• A self-starter and fast learner with an active thirst for knowledge.
• Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, and a well-structured thought process.
• Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, with very strong interpersonal & communication skills and a proven ability to build productive relationships quickly.
• The ability to be reactive and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast and diligent learner.
• Motivated self-starter with a drive for results.