Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa's favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits - including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more - Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adve...
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in managing all aspects of a store
- Maximizing turnover and profit
- Minimise shrinkage by monitoring stock related risks.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by implementing customer experience strategy.
- Lead Talent selection, training, coaching, retention and recognize initiatives for all team members.
- Innovative visual merchandising to optimize sales.
- Implement all company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining health & safety practices
- Optimize team through creating an inspiring environment.
- Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
- Inspirational leadership & passion
- Taking ownership
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
- Thinking adaptability
Minimum Requirement.
- 3 years of Management retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Clear Criminal record
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
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Purpose of the Role
- The Junior Marketing Coordinator will support the Brand Lead in the successful planning, coordination, and execution of marketing campaigns, productions, and operational marketing activities.
- This role plays a critical part in ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, production requirements are effectively managed, budgets and administration are maintained, and key stakeholders remain aligned throughout the campaign process.
- The ideal candidate is highly organised, proactive, solutions-driven, and willing to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. They will thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, possess strong attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Campaign Coordination
- Support the Brand Lead with campaign planning and execution requirements.
- Assist with campaign administration and coordination across departments.
- Conduct competitor research and monitor industry trends.
- Identify key cultural moments, events, and opportunities that can be leveraged within campaigns.
- Assist with campaign presentations and supporting documentation.
- Create and manage product information documents for completion by the merchandising team.
- Compile and manage retouching briefs post-shoot.
- Coordinate post-shoot image management, including obtaining imagery from photographers, briefing retouchers, managing deadlines, quality checking final assets, and ensuring imagery is stored and filed correctly.
- Identify and coordinate tactical marketing opportunities that support key campaigns and trading periods, including engaging with shopping centres and external partners to maximise brand visibility.
- Take and distribute meeting minutes where required and ensure follow-up actions are communicated to relevant stakeholders.
Production Coordination
- Coordinate shoot production administration and logistics alongside the Brand Lead.
- Manage all sample requirements for shoots.
- Coordinate model searches and brief model agencies on requirements.
- Plan and facilitate model castings.
- Coordinate hair and makeup requirements and briefing documentation.
- Prepare and distribute production documentation.
- Set up and coordinate styling sessions, ensuring products are organised according to campaign requirements.
- Prepare all production requirements and logistics ahead of shoots to ensure seamless execution.
- Attend productions where required and assist with on-the-ground coordination.
- Ensure all samples are tracked, managed, and returned timeously following shoots.
Trade & Promotions
- Coordinate and manage briefing requirements for promotional campaigns and key trading events.
- Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on promotional timelines, requirements, and deliverables.
- Coordinate and manage the execution of sale periods, promotional campaigns, and other key trading initiatives across relevant marketing touchpoints.
Marketing Operations & Administration
- Process and track invoices accurately and timeously.
- Maintain accurate records of marketing spend.
- Manage departmental stock and sample movement processes.
- Maintain marketing documentation, trackers, and filing systems.
- Assist with supplier follow-ups and administrative requirements where necessary.
Mall Marketing & Brand Visibility
- Manage relationships with shopping mall marketing teams.
- Communicate campaign activity, promotions, and seasonal messaging to shopping malls.
- Identify opportunities to increase brand visibility through mall marketing channels.
- Coordinate advertising and communication requirements relating to promotional periods and campaign activity.
- Develop and implement tactical visibility plans around key trading periods by leveraging mall marketing opportunities, digital screens, activations, and other relevant channels.
In-Store Marketing
- Manage in-store screen content and campaign updates.
- Ensure campaign videos, promotional messaging, and marketing collateral are updated on time.
- Ensure outdated campaign content is removed and replaced in line with campaign schedules.
- Assist in maintaining consistency of brand messaging across customer touchpoints.
Internal Activations & Employee Engagement
- Support the planning and execution of internal marketing activations and employee engagement initiatives.
- Support the planning and coordination of team events, celebrations, and recognition initiatives.
- Assist in creating engaging experiences that strengthen team culture and support employee engagement.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Brand Management, or a related field
Experience
- 1–2 years’ brand marketing experience
- Retail and shoot production experience (essential)
- Agency experience (advantageous)
- Strong project coordination background
- Experience coordinating multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Skills
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Strong project and timeline coordination ability
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Canva
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and follow through on deliverables
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
Competencies
- Demonstrates grit, resilience, and a strong work ethic
- Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved wherever required
- Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Strong relationship builder with excellent interpersonal skills
- Emotionally mature, professional, and trustworthy
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow
- High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
- Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple deadlines simultaneously
- Adaptable and able to navigate changing priorities
- Deadline-driven with strong business acumen
- Passionate about marketing, retail, and brand building
- Maintains professionalism and discretion in all interactions
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
- To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
- To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
- To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability, by monitoring stock related risks.
- To deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
- To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
- To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
- To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately.
- Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
- Implement all company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining health & safety practices
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
- Inspirational leadership & passion
- Taking ownership
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
- Thinking adaptability
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Follow instructions and procedures.
- Leading and supervising
- Achieving personal work goals and objectives
Minimum Requirements:
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Clear Criminal record
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
- Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience
- Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum.
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
About the Role
- As our Accessories, Bags & Footwear Graphic Designer & Trend Specialist, you’ll bring elevated, thoughtful design to life across patterns, packaging, and colour treatments. You will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our accessories offering, ensuring each piece feels distinctive, cohesive, and aligned to Poetry’s brand DNA.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop original prints, patterns, and graphics for accessories, bags, and footwear.
- Apply design across a variety of materials and techniques, including embroidery, placement print, repeats, embossing, and trims.
- Research and forecast relevant fashion trends and adapt them for Poetry’s market.
- Collaborate closely with buyers to ensure design feasibility and execution.
- Ensure all designs align with Poetry’s aesthetic and maintain a cohesive seasonal narrative.
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Surface Design, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in surface design for accessories, footwear, or fashion (accessories and footwear retail experience an advantage).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop essential).
- Strong portfolio showcasing print, pattern, and surface development across product categories.
- Solid understanding of repeat design, placement artwork, and production-ready file preparation.
- Ability to work at pace and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A genuine passion for accessories related design and attention to detail.
- Strong appreciation for Poetry’s brand values and visual identity.
go to method of application »
About the Role
- As our Accessories, Bags & Footwear Graphic Designer & Trend Specialist, you’ll bring elevated, thoughtful design to life across patterns, packaging, and colour treatments. You will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of our accessories offering, ensuring each piece feels distinctive, cohesive, and aligned to Poetry’s brand DNA
Key Responsibilities
- Develop original prints, patterns, and graphics for accessories, bags, and footwear.
- Apply design across a variety of materials and techniques, including embroidery, placement print, repeats, embossing, and trims.
- Research and forecast relevant fashion trends and adapt them for Poetry’s market.
- Collaborate closely with buyers to ensure design feasibility and execution.
- Ensure all designs align with Poetry’s aesthetic and maintain a cohesive seasonal narrative.
Requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Surface Design, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in surface design for accessories, footwear, or fashion (accessories and footwear retail experience an advantage).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop essential).
- Strong portfolio showcasing print, pattern, and surface development across product categories.
- Solid understanding of repeat design, placement artwork, and production-ready file preparation.
- Ability to work at pace and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- A genuine passion for accessories related design and attention to detail.
- Strong appreciation for Poetry’s brand values and visual identity.
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
- To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability.
- To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix.
- To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability, by monitoring stock related risks.
- To deliver exceptional customer service to ensure the best customer experience.
- To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
- To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning, and administrating payroll properly
- To inspire, motivate, develop, and hold people accountable appropriately.
- Align team members to Company culture and create fun.
- Implement all company policies and procedures.
- Maintaining health & safety practices
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash or finances.
- Inspirational leadership & passion
- Taking ownership
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & ability to deal with change management.
- Thinking adaptability
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Follow instructions and procedures.
- Leading and supervising
- Achieving personal work goals and objectives
Minimum Requirements:
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Clear Criminal record
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
- Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience
- Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum.
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
go to method of application »
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exceed customer expectations by practicing customer selling techniques.
- Adhere to stock loss controls in store.
- Ensure individual targets are met consistently.
- Ability to maximise and drive sales by identifying opportunities to increase turnover.
- Maintain housekeeping, uphold our visual merchandising standards in order to optimise sales.
- Create an inspiring environment.
Behavioural Requirements:
- Honesty in dealing with cash and finances.
- Building & maintaining relationships
- Innovation & change management
- Thinking adaptability
- Taking ownership
Minimum Requirement.
- 6 months of retail experience
- Matric or Equivalent
- Clear Criminal record
- Microsoft – Computer Proficiency
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Knowledge of current clothing trends/outdoor lifestyle (depending on the brand applying for)
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