Mr D - Junior Merchandising Associate at takealot.com

Purpose of Role

To assist in the execution of merchandising efforts and advertising campaigns across the Mr D grocery vertical.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Execute on merchandising plans with a focus on maximizing discoverability and conversion
• Maximize the usage of the Mr D app merchandising inventory and report back on successes and learnings
• Work closely with the Pick n Pay Merchandising and Digital Teams to ensure best practice and seasonal alignment to Pick n Pay merchandising priorities
• Briefing campaigns to the creative team on all media required to communicate promotions and drive continuous improvement of promotional and non-promotional merchandising
• Ensure all relevant parties, including partners approve campaign artwork as part of the sign-off process.
• Contribute to merchandising planning sessions 
• Maintaining clear and timely communication with internal stakeholders, providing updates on campaign progress and addressing any concerns or questions
• Schedule merchandise banners and in app real estate 
• Carrying out daily app walks to ensure that app banner placements are aligned with daily targets
• Supporting the team with the management of the Coupon tool (campaign set up, monitoring and reporting)

Attributes required:

• A hands-on team player
• A highly driven individual who is motivated to drive meaningful sales revenue for the business through retail marketing initiatives including - promotions, product launches and co-marketing opportunities with brands and third parties. 
• A person who is a very strong relationship builder and is keen to unlock opportunities with brands and third parties.
• Motivated, and capable to focus on and hit aggressive growth targets 
• Strong prioritization skills 
• Fast learner and ability to thrive in a dynamic and high pace environment 
• Systems thinker with the ability to understand and break down complex problems and relationships 
• Creative and practical problem solving skills; solution-oriented 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and achieve a wide set of goals and objectives in a challenging and changing environment 
• Resilience and perseverance to overcome challenges to achieve objectives 
• A high level of integrity and respect 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years retail, marketing and/or advertising experience 
• Experience working across marketing channels – Digital, ATL, Partnerships – with demonstrable results would be beneficial 
• Experience in an e-commerce environment will be beneficial.