Vacant Roles at Core Group

About the Role

• The Marketing Manager – Premium Audio will lead the strategic planning, execution and performance management of marketing initiatives for a globally recognised premium audio brand.
• This is a high-impact role responsible for building brand equity, driving consumer demand, increasing product visibility and delivering commercial growth across retail, e-commerce, digital and broader channel environments.
• The Senior Marketing Manager will translate global brand strategy into locally relevant marketing programmes, ensuring that campaigns reflect the distinctive positioning, premium experience and innovation associated with the brand. The role will work closely with the brand principal, retail partners, sales teams, creative partners, media agencies and internal stakeholders to deliver integrated campaigns that create awareness, consideration, conversion and long-term customer loyalty.
• The ideal candidate is commercially minded, digitally fluent and highly analytical, with a passion for premium brands, consumer technology, audio and exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Brand & Marketing Strategy

• Develop and execute the annual marketing strategy and brand plan in alignment with global brand direction and Core Group's commercial objectives.
• Act as the brand custodian and champion, ensuring all communications, campaigns, retail activations, digital content and partner-facing materials adhere to brand positioning and global guidelines.
• Translate global brand priorities into locally relevant campaigns that resonate with South African and African consumers.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness, premium positioning, product consideration and market share.
• Monitor category trends, competitor activity, consumer behaviour and market developments to identify opportunities for growth.
• Integrated Campaign Management
• Plan and manage integrated media strategies across Google, social media, YouTube, premium digital placements, ATL, BTL, TTL, retail, e-commerce and in-store channels.
• Develop comprehensive campaign plans incorporating target audiences, objectives, budgets, key messages, channel strategies and timelines.
• Lead campaign ideation, concept development, creative briefing and execution.
• Manage internal creative briefs and creative review processes, ensuring output meets both commercial and brand requirements.
• Brief and manage external media, creative and digital agencies.
• Create, implement, monitor and optimise digital advertising campaigns.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve campaign performance and reallocate marketing investment where required.
• Ensure marketing activity is aligned to product launches, promotional periods, seasonal trading moments and key commercial priorities.
• Retail, Channel & E-commerce Marketing
• Develop and execute retail and channel marketing initiatives that elevate product visibility and reinforce the premium brand experience.
• Partner with retailers to develop impactful campaigns, activations, displays and customer engagement initiatives.
• Support e-commerce growth through digital merchandising, product visibility, promotional campaigns, content and conversion-focused initiatives.
• Ensure retail and e-commerce marketing activity supports sell-through and commercial targets.
• Collaborate with sales teams to align marketing activity with account strategies, product priorities and revenue objectives.
• Digital & Customer Marketing
• Lead digital and social media marketing activity across relevant platforms.
• Manage customer-facing digital communications and weekly newsletters.
• Coordinate newsletter content with sales, retail and commercial teams, ensuring promotional offers, pricing and product messaging are aligned to customer demand.
• Continuously optimise digital collateral, content and customer journeys based on performance data and consumer insights.
• Support CRM journey development, reporting and optimisation.
• Stakeholder & Agency Management
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global brand principals and their marketing teams.
• Manage relationships with media, creative, digital, PR and other external agencies.
• Collaborate closely with sales, retail, e-commerce, finance, creative and senior leadership teams.
• Provide clear and commercially focused marketing recommendations to leadership based on data, market intelligence and campaign performance.
• Ensure stakeholders remain aligned on campaign objectives, timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Budget & Financial Management
• Develop and manage annual and campaign-specific marketing budgets.
• Monitor marketing expenditure and ensure effective allocation of investment across channels.
• Manage financial administration and billing processes relating to above-the-line, digital and other marketing expenditure.
• Track campaign spend against approved budgets and proactively identify variances or opportunities for optimisation.
• Demonstrate strong commercial accountability for marketing investment and return on spend.
• Reporting & Performance Management
• The Senior Marketing Manager will be responsible for providing accurate, insightful and commercially relevant reporting, including:
• Monthly advertising effectiveness reports.
• Post-campaign performance and analysis reports.
• Digital campaign performance reporting.
• CRM journey reporting and optimisation.
• Media and channel performance analysis.
• Budget utilisation and marketing investment reporting.
• Consumer, category and competitor insights.
• Recommendations for campaign optimisation and future marketing activity.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business, Communications or a related field.
• Relevant postgraduate marketing or business qualification would be advantageous.

Experience Required

• 7+ years' experience in marketing, brand management, product marketing or integrated campaign management.
• Experience within premium consumer electronics, technology, audio, retail, e-commerce or FMCG is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience managing integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, retail, ATL, BTL and TTL channels.
• Strong experience managing marketing budgets, agencies and multiple external partners.
• Demonstrated experience working with international or global brands and applying global brand guidelines to local markets.
• Experience working across retail and e-commerce environments.
• Strong commercial and analytical understanding with the ability to link marketing activity to business performance.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will be a strategic yet hands-on marketing leader who combines commercial thinking with creativity and a genuine passion for premium brands.
• They will be comfortable operating between global brand principals, internal commercial teams, creative agencies and retail partners, while maintaining a strong focus on execution and measurable results.
• They should have the agility to work in a fast-moving consumer technology environment, the confidence to make data-led decisions and the attention to detail required to protect the integrity of a premium global brand.
• Above all, the Senior Marketing Manager will be expected to build desire for the brand, create demand for its products and turn marketing investment into measurable commercial growth.

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Job Description

• Sales Consultant - (Part Time - 138) This is a part time role. 138 hours per week. You will be assisting during peak hours, weekends and public holidays. 
• Experience Gaming at its Best! Join Our Team as a Nintendo In-Store Casual Sales Consultant! 
• Are you a passionate gamer who thrives on sharing your love for Nintendo? Do you enjoy interacting with people and providing exceptional customer service? If you answered yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
• We’re seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Nintendo In-Store Casual Sales Consultants.

Why Choose Us?

• We believe in investing in our team. Gain valuable experience, expand your skills, and unlock opportunities for career advancement in the gaming industry.
• Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your passion. Create an exciting and vibrant atmosphere where customers can't wait to come back for more!

Your Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers, listen to their needs, and assist them in finding the perfect Nintendo products and games. Offer expert advice, product demonstrations, and personalized recommendations.
• Stay informed about the latest Nintendo releases, gaming trends, and industry news. Be the resident expert who can guide customers through the vast Nintendo catalogue.
• Maximize sales opportunities by upselling products, providing add-on recommendations, and showcasing the value of Nintendo's offerings. Meet and exceed sales targets while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Completed national senior certificate
• A deep love for Nintendo and a strong understanding of its products, franchises, and history.
• 1+ years of experience as a sales consultant
• A genuine desire to provide exceptional customer service, build relationships, and ensure every customer leaves with a smile.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, to meet the needs of our customers.
• Be a South African Citizen 
• Live close to Sandton City

Ready to Join the Nintendo Team? Apply Today!!

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Job Description

Experience Gaming at Its Best – Join the Nintendo Team!

• Are you a passionate gamer with strong sales experience and the confidence to lead from the front? Do you know how to turn great customer interactions into sales, drive add-on opportunities, and motivate a team to deliver exceptional results?
• We’re looking for a Senior Sales Associate to join our Nintendo in-store team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced sales professional who can combine a passion for gaming with strong commercial awareness, customer service, and floor leadership.
• As a Senior Sales Associate, you will lead by example on the sales floor, drive revenue and add-on sales, support and coach Sales Assistants, and ensure that the Nintendo brand experience is consistently delivered to the highest standard.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting and vibrant Nintendo retail environment.
• Work alongside a team that shares your passion for gaming.
• Develop your leadership, sales, merchandising, and customer experience skills.
• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, internationally recognised gaming brand.
• Take ownership of sales performance and help drive the success of the store.

Your Responsibilities

Drive Sales & Revenue

• Lead by example on the sales floor to achieve daily and monthly individual and store revenue targets.
• Proactively drive cross-selling and upselling, with a particular focus on software and accessories.
• Monitor daily sales performance against targets and adjust floor activity to maximise opportunities.
• Drive key sales metrics including.

Own Floor Operations & Merchandising

• Maintain an tidy sales floor and ensure visual merchandising is executed in line with brand standards.
• Ensure all demo zones, interactive stations, and trial hardware are operational, clean, engaging, and fully stocked.
• Manage floor replenishment.
• Complete daily opening and closing floor checks, including POS readiness and security procedures.
• Take accountability for maintaining strong stock accuracy and minimising shrinkage.

Deliver an Exceptional Customer Experience

• Set the standard for exceptional customer service across every customer touchpoint.
• Actively engage customers at demo and trial zones and convert floor traffic into sales.
• Handle customer queries confidently and resolve floor-level issues quickly and professionally.
• De-escalate customer concerns and ensure appropriate issues are resolved within the same shift or within 24 hours.
• Gather customer feedback and share relevant insights with the Store Manager.

Lead & Develop the Sales Team

• Motivate Sales Assistants during shifts to optimise sales performance and customer service.
• Provide ongoing on-the-job coaching and training in product knowledge, Nintendo software titles, sales techniques, and effective pitching.
• Ensure effective floor coverage and manage staff rotation during peak trading periods.
• Lead by example and promote a positive, collaborative, high-performance team environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate company values: Focus, Innovate, Get Things Done, and Teamwork.
• Support consistent standards for punctuality, presentation, conduct, and professional behaviour.

Requirements:

• Completed National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
• 2+ years of retail sales or sales consultant experience, preferably within gaming, consumer electronics, technology, or a similar environment.
• Previous experience taking a senior, supervisory, key-holder, or floor-leading role will be advantageous.
• A genuine passion for gaming and strong knowledge of Nintendo products, franchises, consoles, games, and accessories.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Strong understanding of upselling, cross-selling, add-on sales, and sales KPIs.
• Confident communication and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and influence other team members.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused when dealing with customer concerns.
• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Sandton City.

Ready to Level Up Your Career?

• If you’re an experienced sales professional who loves gaming, thrives on targets, and has the confidence to lead a team on the floor, we want to hear from you!
• Join the Nintendo team and help us deliver an unforgettable gaming experience to every customer.

Apply Today!