Marketing Coordinator

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Marketing Coordinator to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the Head of Category Marketing

 Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to Category Marketing Managers and Partnership Marketing Managers as needed.
• Ad hoc support for all Category Marketing Managers and Partnership Marketing Managers in coordination of campaigns, daily duties and administrative tasks
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed on industry trends and competitor activity.
• Execution of category marketing campaigns i.e. coordinate with buyers and suppliers for briefs, send relevant specs, follow-ups, artwork approvals, and scheduling of priority assets.
• Prepare campaign proof of execution reports.
• Daily monitoring & trafficking of all inbound Marketing enquiries from Zendesk & Marketing inbox, escalating to relevant team members and responding directly where possible.
• Creating and management of coupons and coupon campaigns using the coupon tool and campaign & monthly performance reports.
• Update marketing calendar with Marketing activities and campaigns.
• Monthly marketing invoicing and income reporting & reconciliation.  
• Responsible for managing, creating and distributing of vouchers for the marketing team
• Administration of all Marketing-led competitions and prize-draws (including winner selection, prize fulfilment and CPA compliance documentation).
• Coordinate competition agreements and upload T&Cs onsite.
• Assist Brand and Traffic Management teams as and when required.
• Track and report on key marketing metrics and campaigns.
• Assist with planning and executing partnership, events and sponsorship campaigns.
• Prepare marketing reports and presentations by collecting, analysing, and summarizing all applicable data.
• Send weekly Marketing Activity Updates to relevant teams.
• Execution of partnership marketing campaigns i.e. coordinate with partners for briefs, send relevant specs, follow-ups, artwork approvals, and scheduling of priority assets.

Attributes required:

• A high level of attention to detail and great organisational abilities are a prerequisite to succeeding in this role.

• Smart, hard-working, with demonstrable integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A passion for retail and marketing is essential.
• Bias towards action and solution oriented.
• A self-starter and fast learner with an active thirst for knowledge.
• Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, and a well-structured thought process.
• Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident, with very strong interpersonal & communication skills and a proven ability to build productive relationships quickly.
• The ability to be reactive and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Fast and diligent learner.
• Motivated self-starter with a drive for results.

Qualifications and experience:

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The Environment: 

• We laugh hard, work harder, and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments!)
• Teamwork makes the dream work – we're solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
• Got feedback? Bring it on! We're always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input 🔄
• Ego? We checked that at the door. Results? Now we're talking!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.