Partnership Marketing Manager

takealot.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Partnership Marketing Manager to drive partnership strategies and coordinate marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of marketing experience, including experience in partnership management. You will manage relationships with partners, execute campaigns, and analyze performance metrics. A proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential in this role, which offers a market-related remuneration package.

Benefits

Market-related total remuneration package

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of marketing experience, with 1-2 years experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or collaborative marketing.
• Experience with campaign management and cross-functional project coordination.
• E-commerce or retail experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of partnership strategies.
• Execute partnership campaigns ensuring deliverables are met.
• Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned partners.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Partnership Marketing Manager to join our Marketing 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 that 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:

Partnership Support & Execution:

• Support the development and implementation of partnership strategies aligned with marketing and business objectives.
• Assist in researching and identifying potential partnership opportunities through market analysis and competitor research.
• Support partnership evaluations by conducting audience alignment analysis and impact assessments.

Campaign Management & Coordination:

• Execute partnership campaigns from briefing through to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, content, digital) and external partners to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Develop and maintain campaign timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed of progress.
• Support the creation of campaign briefs and creative direction for partnership initiatives.

Relationship Management:

• Serve as day‑to‑day contact for assigned partners, maintaining regular communication and relationship building.
• Schedule and coordinate partnership meetings, calls, and check‑ins.

Performance Tracking & Reporting:

• Monitor and track partnership campaign performance against defined KPIs and metrics.
• Compile regular performance reports and provide analysis on campaign effectiveness.
• Support budget tracking and reconciliation for partnership activities.
• Assist with monthly and weekly operational reporting.

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Maintain partnership databases and documentation.
• Support contract administration and partnership agreement management.
• Coordinate partnership events, activations, and promotional activities.
• Assist with budget management and purchase order processing.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
• 3-5 years of marketing experience, with 1-2 years experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or collaborative marketing.
• Experience with campaign management and cross‑functional project coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• E‑commerce or retail experience is advantageous.
• Previous agency or client‑side marketing experience preferred.

Attributes Required:

• Strong project management and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with internal teams and external partners.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Creative thinking and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative approach with ability to work across different teams and functions.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with strong ownership mentality.

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities to apply.