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• An international group of premium pet nutrition, raw feeding and natural pet wellness brands is building a Cape Town ecommerce and marketing team supporting multiple B2C brands across international markets.
• If you love cats and/or dogs and enjoy creating work that connects with fellow pet people, you’ll feel right at home here.
• The Multimedia Designer / Content Producer will own graphic design and asset production across social media, campaigns, email, ecommerce, POS, packaging, exhibitions, photography and video.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in graphic design, fine arts, communications or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of graphic design or creative production experience
• Previous experience creating content for EU and/or US B2C consumer markets is essential
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere Pro
• Experience with brand asset management and version control
• Portfolio demonstrating design range and quality
• Experience with video production or photography direction
• Demonstrable experience or openness to using AI image-generation tools
• A genuine love of cats and dogs, with an interest in pet health and nutrition – pet people will feel right at home here!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create graphic assets across social media, campaigns, email, POS, packaging, exhibitions and landing pages
• Manage the asset library, including structure, naming conventions, tagging, approvals and version control
• Manage POS and packaging production, including artwork, templates, print suppliers, deadlines and quality control
• Project manage photography and video shoots, including shot lists, logistics, post-production and asset delivery
• Coordinate exhibition visual assets and materials with PR and Communications
• Use AI for design ideation, concept exploration, image generation, asset variations and production efficiencies
• Manage and develop the Junior Creative Content Producer
   

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• An international group of premium pet nutrition, raw feeding, and natural pet wellness brands is building an e-commerce and commercial team in Cape Town to support multiple B2C brands across international markets.
• The Data & Retention Manager will own customer data, analytics, pricing and margin analysis, email operations and CRM automation across the portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Analytics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years’ data analytics, customer analytics or marketing analytics experience.
• Strong experience with analytics tools and dashboard development.
• Expert knowledge of email platforms and automation workflows.
• Experience managing CRM or marketing automation platforms.
• Comfortable with SQL or similar data-query languages, or willing to learn.
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools in analytics and business intelligence.
• Previous experience working with EU and/or US B2C consumer markets is essential.
• Expert knowledge of customer lifecycle, retention and segmentation.
• Comfortable working within a fast-moving and changing commercial environment.
• UK market exposure and FMCG experience would be advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop customer data strategy, segmentation, LTV models, cohort analysis, attribution and journey tracking across all brands.
• Analyse pricing, margins and promotional impact by product, brand and customer segment.
• Own and chair regular data reviews, presenting customer and commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
• Build and maintain brand-level and consolidated reporting dashboards.
• Manage the email send calendar, segmentation and deployment for campaign and B2B communications.
• Own lifecycle and CRM automation, including welcome, post-purchase, re-engagement, win-back, loyalty and abandonment journeys.
• Manage the CRM agency, automation builds, timelines and deliverables.
• Use AI tools to support customer analysis, forecasting, segmentation, pricing analysis and reporting.

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• An international group of premium pet nutrition, raw feeding and natural pet wellness brands is building a Cape Town ecommerce and commercial team supporting multiple B2C brands and online stores across international markets.
• The Digital Manager will own the trade website, SEO, CRO, landing pages and website change management across the portfolio, working closely with internal developers and external specialists.
• If you’re a genuine pet lover and the idea of working with brands dedicated to happier, healthier pets sounds like your kind of environment, then this is the role for you!

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of digital marketing, SEO, CRO and website management experience.
• Previous experience working with EU and/or US B2C ecommerce markets is essential.
• Expert knowledge of SEO, technical SEO and keyword strategy.
• Strong experience with CRO testing and optimisation.
• Proficiency with Semrush, Google Analytics 4 and testing tools.
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge or the ability to learn, with experience coordinating developers.
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools in digital marketing.
• Must be a genuine pet lover – if animals are your thing, you’ll fit right in!
• FMCG, pet products, food, health, beauty, retail or ecommerce experience is advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the trade website trading calendar, B2B acquisition activity and website performance.
• Develop and execute SEO strategy across all websites, including technical audits, keyword strategy and content optimisation.
• Lead CRO initiatives and prioritise testing according to commercial impact.
• Build and optimise landing pages across the website portfolio.
• Own website change requests, triage priorities and manage delivery against agreed service levels.
• Coordinate internal and external developers and specialist resources.
• Monitor Core Web Vitals, crawlability, technical site health, rankings and traffic.
• Manage and develop the Junior Digital Executive and use AI tools to support SEO, analysis and optimisation.

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• An international group of premium pet nutrition, raw feeding and natural pet wellness brands is building a Cape Town ecommerce and marketing team supporting multiple B2C brands across international markets.
• The Social Media Manager will own social strategy, listening, community management, influencer activity and performance across the brand portfolio.
• If pets are already a big part of your world, even better.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of social media management or community management experience.
• Previous experience working with EU and/or US B2C consumer markets is essential.
• Proven experience managing social channels across multiple brands.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, algorithms and community dynamics, with experience using social listening tools.
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools in day-to-day social media work.
• Pet owner preferred; a genuine interest in pet health and nutrition a must.
• FMCG, pet products, food, health, beauty, industry experience is advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop social strategy and content plans across multiple brands, platforms and campaign cycles.
• Manage social listening, sentiment, competitor activity, trends and escalation of potential issues.
• Own social performance reporting, including reach, engagement, follower growth and top-performing content.
• Manage day-to-day community posting, responses, comments and messages, ensuring consistent brand voice.
• Manage influencer and ambassador relationships, including outreach, briefs, approvals and posting schedules.
• Commission photography and coordinate shoot requirements with the Creative Content Producer.
• Align organic and paid social activity with Performance Marketing.
• Manage and develop the Junior Social Media Manager and use AI tools to support research, planning and execution.

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About the Role

• You'll play a key role in growing the company's customer base and revenue across three core security verticals: physical guarding, armed response and electronic security systems.
• Your responsibilities will span new business development, cold calling, site visits, security risk assessments, solution selling, quotations and tenders, contract negotiations, client relationship management and sales administration.
• Please note: This is not a traditional office-based sales role. You'll spend significant time in the field conducting prospecting activities, client meetings, site visits and security risk assessments. The role requires someone who is comfortable working independently, handling rejection, navigating high-pressure sales situations and consistently building a strong sales pipeline.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) – essential.
• Valid South African driver's licence – essential.
• Clean criminal record, subject to background checks and police clearance.
• Minimum 2 years' proven outbound B2B and B2C sales experience within the security industry.
• Proven track record of new business development, prospecting and closing sales.
• Experience working against sales targets and maintaining an active sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively generating new business through cold calling, door-to-door prospecting, site visits and industry networking.
• Identifying and qualifying new commercial, residential and industrial sales opportunities.
• Conducting comprehensive security risk assessments and site audits.
• Building and maintaining an active sales pipeline across physical guarding, armed response and electronic security.
• Identifying client security vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate solutions.
• Presenting customised security solutions based on individual client requirements.
• Selling integrated solutions including physical guarding, armed response, CCTV, alarm systems, access control, electric fencing and perimeter security.
• Preparing accurate commercial quotations and tenders in line with company pricing models and required profit margins.
• Negotiating with prospective clients, overcoming objections and closing new contracts.
• Achieving monthly sales and revenue targets across the relevant security verticals.
• Acting as the primary point of contact throughout the sales process, from initial engagement through to onboarding and service deployment.
• Coordinating smooth handovers of guarding deployments and CCTV, alarm and other security system installations to operational and technical teams.
• Conducting post-installation and post-deployment client follow-ups.
• Identifying opportunities for upselling, cross-selling and client referrals.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date sales activities, pipeline information and client interactions within the CRM system.
• Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly sales forecasts and performance reports to management.
• Consistently meeting required weekly prospecting, cold-calling and verified site risk survey activity targets.

Technical Knowledge:

• Physical guarding structures and security requirements.
• Site post orders and guarding operations.
• Armed response operations.
• IP and analogue CCTV systems.
• Alarm systems.
• Electric fencing and perimeter security.
• Access control systems.
• Security risk assessments and site surveys.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, presentation and closing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong prospecting and business development abilities.
• Excellent client relationship and networking skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and solution-selling ability.
• Self-discipline and the ability to work independently in the field.
• Resilience and the ability to operate effectively in high-pressure sales environments.
• Goal-oriented, proactive and highly motivated.
• Strong organisational and CRM administration skills.
• Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into practical security solutions.
• Additional South African official languages will be advantageous.

This Role Will Suit You If You:

• Have a proven track record of winning new business within the security industry.
• Enjoy hunter-style sales and are energised by prospecting and opening new accounts.
• Are confident approaching businesses, homeowners, facilities managers and corporate decision-makers.
• Can comfortably discuss both traditional security services and electronic security technology.
• Are motivated by targets, commission opportunities and measurable results.
• Are comfortable spending most of your working day in the field.
• Can independently manage your territory, pipeline and sales activities.
• Have the resilience to handle rejection and consistently follow up on opportunities.
• Take pride in understanding a client's security challenges before recommending a solution.
• Want to build long-term client relationships rather than simply make transactional sales.

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About the Role:

• As a Sales Representative – Grain / Chemical Solutions, you will be responsible for developing new business opportunities and managing commercial relationships across the grain and chemical value chains.
• You will work across products including soybean, maize, wheat, rice, plastic resin, fertiliser, synthetic rubber and related materials, engaging with domestic and international stakeholders and contributing to bulk trading transactions.
• The successful candidate will combine strong commercial instincts with analytical thinking, market awareness and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced international trading environment.

Experience Required:

• 3–5 years' relevant experience in grain trading, agricultural commodities, chemical products, industrial materials, sales, business development or a related commercial environment.
• Proven experience in sales, business development, trading or commercial relationship management.
• Strong understanding of commodity markets, supply chains and international trade dynamics.
• Experience engaging with domestic and/or international clients and stakeholders.
• Exposure to bulk trading, procurement, logistics or commodity transactions will be advantageous.
• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Afrikaans proficiency is highly advantageous due to client and market engagement requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, develop and pursue new business opportunities across grain and chemical markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international clients, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Develop sales opportunities across agricultural and chemical value chains.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and manage bulk trading transactions.
• Monitor commodity prices, market movements, supply conditions and industry developments.
• Analyse market flows and identify emerging opportunities and potential risks.
• Stay informed of relevant regulations, market trends and changes within the grain and chemical industries.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align commercial and sales strategies with broader business objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and manage transactions with a high level of attention to detail.
• Contribute market insights to support informed business and trading decisions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for sustainable business growth and expansion.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and commercial thinking abilities.
• Excellent sales, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interpret market data and identify commercial opportunities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Resilience and persistence in pursuing business opportunities.
• Ability to remain composed when managing complex transactions, changing market conditions and commercial risks.
• Adaptability and agility in a fast-moving trading environment.

This Role Will Suit You If You:

• Are commercially minded and naturally driven to identify and pursue new opportunities.
• Have a genuine interest in commodity, agricultural or chemical markets.
• Enjoy working with market data, trends and commercial information.
• Can confidently negotiate and build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Are comfortable operating in an international business environment.
• Have the resilience to follow opportunities through from initial engagement to successful transaction.
• Pay close attention to detail while maintaining a broader commercial perspective.
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment where market conditions can change quickly.
• Are looking to develop your career within a global trading and business environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 100% medical aid coverage for the employee.
• Cell phone allowance.
• Travel allowance.
• 13th cheque.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Exposure to international markets and global trading operations.
• Opportunity to work across both grain and chemical value chains.

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• Are you a confident, driven sales professional who knows how to build relationships, identify opportunities and close deals?
• Our client is looking for a Sales Consultant to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new B2B business, managing client relationships and converting qualified leads into sales.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Formal sales certification or qualification (advantageous)
• 6–12 months’ B2B sales experience
• Fitness industry experience (advantageous)
• Fluency in multiple languages (advantageous)
• Strong communication, negotiation and closing abilities
• A professional, organised and target-driven approach
• Confidence in outbound prospecting, lead generation and follow-ups
• A self-motivated attitude with a strong commercial focus

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect for and develop new B2B business opportunities
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and recommend suitable solutions
• Prepare accurate quotations and follow up with prospective clients
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry to successful close
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records
• Achieve monthly sales targets and contribute to overall business growth

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• Our client is looking for an experienced, hands-on Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, stock control, order fulfilment and team coordination.
• The successful candidate should be organised, dependable and solution-focused, with the ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day warehouse operations.
• You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, taking accountability for stock and operations, and stepping in where required to ensure the smooth running of the warehouse.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Qualification in Warehousing, Logistics or a related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in warehouse or logistics operations
• Fluency in multiple languages (advantageous)
• Previous team management or supervisory experience
• Experience working with stock-control systems and basic administration
• Experience overseeing warehouse processes, including receiving, storage, picking and dispatch
• Reliable, accountable and willing to work hands-on
• PDP and Forklift Licence (advantageous)
• Technical experience in equipment assembling, installing and troubleshooting fitness equipment

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the receiving, storage, picking and dispatch of stock
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct regular stock counts
• Supervise warehouse staff and allocate daily tasks
• Ensure customer orders are prepared accurately and on time
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, organisation and safety standards
• Coordinate deliveries, collections and equipment installations
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies efficiently
• Monitor daily warehouse activities to ensure efficient and accurate operations