Marketing Graduate

Istore South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech retailer in South Africa is seeking a Marketing Management Graduate to assist in developing marketing strategies and gain exposure to brand management. This intensive role offers mentorship from senior professionals and opportunities to work on live campaigns in a fast-paced environment. Ideal for a recent graduate with a degree in Marketing Management and a passion for innovation.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals

Exposure to world-class marketing strategies

Opportunities to contribute to live campaigns

Qualifications

• Graduated within the last 3 years from a top South African university.
• Demonstrated leadership or community involvement.
• Academic excellence with a proven record of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies.
• Conduct market research and support marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate on various marketing projects with the extended team.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong interest in marketing strategy

Leadership or community involvement

Analytical skills for data visualisation

Presentation and storytelling for impact

Education

BCom or equivalent degree in Marketing Management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an exceptional Marketing Management Graduate to join our dynamic team.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a top-performing graduate to work closely with two of South Africa's most loved brands, Apple and iStore, while being personally mentored by the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of iStore South Africa.

Role Description

The Marketing Graduate will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of marketing strategies, conducting market research, and supporting various marketing initiatives. Over the course of 12 months, you will gain intimate exposure to business and marketing strategy, while learning how to deliver high-impact projects and initiatives across the organisation.

This role is designed for someone who is passionate about marketing, brand management, and strategic communication and who wants to accelerate their learning in a fast-paced, world-class business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• In this immersive role, you will:
• Work closely with the Apple & iStore brands, gaining first-hand experience in premium brand management.
• Shadow and support the CCO of iStore South Africa for 12 months, assisting across a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives.
• Gain deep insights into business strategy, marketing strategy, and project execution.
• Develop practical skills in:
  • Presentation and storytelling for impact
  • Data visualisation and insights communication
  • Marketing and campaign messaging
  • Campaign and media strategy
• Collaborate on a project basis with the extended marketing team, gaining 360° exposure to:
  • Trade Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Above-the-Line Marketing
• Act as an extended arm of the CCO, supporting key initiatives and ensuring smooth execution.

Requirements

We're looking for a standout individual who meets the following criteria:

• BCom or equivalent degree in Marketing Management, completed within the last 3 years.
• Graduated from a top South African university (e.g. UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, Rhodes, VEGA).
• Academic excellence, top of your class, with a proven record of achievement.
• Golden Key Society membership or other academic recognition.
• Demonstrated leadership or community involvement (e.g. class representative, student council, marketing competitions, societies).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in marketing strategy, brand development, and digital communication.
• Ambitious, curious, and eager to grow into a future Marketing Manager.

What You\'ll Gain

• Exposure to world-class marketing strategies in a fast-moving tech environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to live campaigns, brand activations, and market projects.
• A culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and excellence.