Promotions Coordinator - FMCG

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Training & development

Brand campaigns

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Promotions Coordinator in Nelspruit to support planning and execution of marketing promotions across retail channels. The role blends office collaboration with remote task management in a hybrid setup.

You will coordinate campaigns, liaise with retailers and vendors, and track promo results to boost brand visibility and sales for well-known FMCG brands. Strong organization and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing coordination or event planning in FMCG.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison abilities.
• Familiarity with promotional mechanics and retail environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, esp. Excel and PowerPoint.
• Hybrid work model experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute promotional strategies and campaigns.
• Coordinate with sales teams, retailers and vendors for deployments.
• Manage logistics of promotional events, stock allocation and POS displays.
• Track promotion ROI and sales lift; report findings.
• Maintain promotional calendars and ensure timely delivery.
• Support marketing with ad-hoc promotional tasks.

Skills

Marketing coordination

Event planning

Stakeholder liaison

Promotional campaigns

Excel

PowerPoint

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, is seeking a creative and organized Promotions Coordinator to assist in the planning and execution of marketing and sales promotions across various retail channels in the Nelspruit region. This hybrid role will involve coordinating promotional activities, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the seamless implementation of campaigns designed to boost brand visibility and drive sales. You will be an integral part of the marketing team, contributing to the success of our popular consumer products.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of promotional strategies and campaigns.
• Coordinate with sales teams, retailers, and third-party vendors for promotional material deployment.
• Manage the logistics of promotional events, including stock allocation and point-of-sale display setup.
• Track and report on the effectiveness of promotions, gathering data on sales lift and ROI.
• Maintain promotional calendars and ensure timely delivery of all campaign elements.
• Support the marketing team with ad-hoc projects and administrative tasks related to promotions.

Requirements

• Experience in marketing coordination, event planning, or a similar role, preferably in FMCG .
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective stakeholder liaison.
• Familiarity with promotional mechanics and retail environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid model, blending office-based collaboration with remote task management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for bonuses based on promotional success.
• Opportunity to contribute to exciting campaigns for well-known FMCG brands.
• Hybrid work flexibility allowing for a balanced work-life integration.
• Access to training and development programs in marketing and promotions.
• A collaborative and dynamic team environment.