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  • Posted: Apr 24, 2026
    Deadline: May 8, 2026
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  • The first Woolworths store opened its doors to the public in Cape Town in October 1931. And it was founder Max Sonnenberg who captured the public’s imagination with dynamic store policies that set Woolworths apart from its competitors. Three years later, a second branch opened in Durban, with another two in Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg a year later. And...
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    Senior Sales And Promo Planner

    Introduction

    • Lead and manage the promotional planning process through integration across multiple stakeholders. Deliver customer centric trade campaigns which drives customer and business value. In collaboration with the commercial teams, set and agree on promotional forecasts and budgeting, thereby identifying any potential risks and opportunities in advance. Conduct continuous post-implementation reviews to provide detailed analysis to ensure continuous learning & improvement takes place and integrate pertinent trade insights into the trade planning process.

    Job description

    • Lead and manage the end-to-end promotional planning process of all customer facing trading touch points (Foods Trade Plan, Face-of-Foods, Integrated Launch Framework and Demo plan)
    • Lead and manage the implementation of trade opportunities across all relevant stakeholders (Brand, Merchandising, Loyalty, Online, WFS, Digital & Commercial)
    • Develop and manage the promotional budgeting process taking into factors like annualization, past promotional performance, key economic factors, customer trends, etc.
    • Conduct regular promotional viability studies to identify potential commercial risks that may impact critical financial KPIs and highlight appropriate mitigation actions
    • Build and develop sustainable Food promotional practices and planning procedures
    • Drive adherence of Food promotional policies to deliver customer centric campaigns 
    • Integration and collaboration with all key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of the Trade Plan, Integrated Launch Framework and Foods Value Strategy
    • Drive the post-implementation review (PIR) process to ensure all trade insights are built into forward trade plans, through participation in the Connected Trade Forum
    • Manage and develop the Price & Promotion Planner

    Minimum requirements

    • Relevant qualification in B.Bus.Sci./B.Com/Financial Degree/ Diploma / Retail Business Management Degree/Diploma 
    • Minimum 7 years retail / commercial (preferably in Foods) 
    • Minimum 5 years Commercial experience (preferably across different areas in Foods) 
    • In-depth business and commercial understanding and good process/system skills 
    • Good understanding of Project Management logic & Methodologies
    • Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency to resolve problems
    • An understanding of customer and food trends and the ability to translate these into commercially viable promotions
    • Strong ability to analyse and interpret financial indicators and can set and manage promotional budgets 
    • Excellent proficiency in conducting promotional cost-benefit analysis and to understand the root cause of problems and develop workable solutions 
    • Skilful at gathering, analysing and assessing relevant information of past, current or future events, trends or situations and to make informed business decisions 
    • Fully computer literate i.e. advanced Excel, data mining, spreadsheet analysis as well PowerPoint skills
    • Personal effectiveness 
    • Passion for the brand and customers  
    • Leading transformation  
    • Thinking strategically and commercially 
    • Connecting people and good collaborator
    • Delivering high performance  
    • Having an innovative merchant mindset 
    • Making insightful business decisions 
    • Driving quality  
    • Planning & Organising ability
    • Leadership abilities
    • Attention to detail
    • Strong communicator

    Deadline:24th April,2026

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    Capacity And Replacement Planner (12 Months Contract)

    Introduction

    • Support the effective management of equipment capacity and replacement to maintain quality standards and operational efficiency to optimize sales growth. This involves detailed asset tracking, equipment assessment, planning & project coordination, and collaboration & integration across multiple teams to ensure on time delivery and optimal resource use.

    Job description

    • Maintain and update the counter equipment asset register, including store locations and equipment inventory.
    • Monitor the age and condition of equipment to determine annual replacement needs as input into annual Counter C&R capex ask.
    • Plan and execute annual equipment roll out planning. Conduct store visits & surveys & provide detailed small works & equipment briefs to RED teams to obtain costings. Ensure all costs are scrutinized for accuracy and in line with budget.
    • Plan and execute the relocation of equipment between stores as part of modernization or capacity optimization initiatives, ensuring seamless transitions and proper documentation of asset changes.
    • Respond to ad hoc requests for equipment replacement or repair throughout the year timeously to limit production downtime.
    • Evaluate equipment repair versus replacement costs and make informed decisions based on equipment life span and agreed principles.
    • Coordinating with Foods commercial and technical teams, Regional/Trading teams, store development, Procurement, RED PM’s, Operations, to assess equipment needs and plan & execute C&R roll out in alignment with operational and safety standards.  
    • Engaging key stakeholders including store managers, divisional operations managers, suppliers, and joint venture partners to support project execution, resolve conflicts, conduct store visits, and uphold brand integrity throughout equipment rollouts.

    Minimum requirements

    • Relevant diploma/degree
    • Minimum 3-5 years’ Retail/FMCG experience
    • Tools of trade/systems knowledge (e.g. Qlik applications)
    • MS suite proficiency
    • Commercial Understanding
    • Understanding of the Store Environment (understanding of counters will be beneficial)
    • Strong Collaboration and Integration Skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Customer Obsessed
    • Project mindset/project mgt experience
    • Passionate Foodie
    • Data Intelligence
    • Adaptability
    • Interpersonal Intelligence

    Deadline:8th May,2026

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