Trade Marketing Specialist REF:TMS0606 at KWV

Purpose: 

The planning, coordination and execution of trade related brand marketing campaigns on various brands within the KWV portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Sales/Business Administration/Marketing
• 5 Years relevant experience in Sales, marketing or trade marketing environment
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail and sound administrative skills
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English
• Relationship Management abilities
• Computer literate on an advanced level (Microsoft, Word, Excel and Power point)
• Valid driver license with own vehicle

Skills Required:

• Excellent planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail and sound administrative skills
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) in English
• Relationship Management abilities
• Customer service orientation
• Problem solving skills
• Deadline driven

 Job Summary:

• Develop national and regional promotions with assigned brands
• Facilitate and coordinate communication between various stakeholders
• Develop, order and manage promotional material (POS) as well as price
• Conduct in-trade assessments
• Measure the effectiveness or promotions
• Leverage internal and external BOP
• Develop an integrated promotional calendar across brands
• Align the promotional calendar with Key account calendar across brands
• Presentation of draft plans to Key Accounts and Sales
• Measure, track and report on implementation progress vs target
• Attend ad hoc promotions to understand sales requirements & competitors
• Manage Point of Sale items