Senior Marketing Manager (TakealotMORE)

MBA-Exchange.com; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online retailer in Cape Town seeks a Senior Marketing Manager to drive growth for TakealotMORE. Candidates should possess at least five years of marketing experience and skills in strategic planning and analytics. The role involves leading promotional campaigns, managing calendars, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance customer engagement. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Market-related total remuneration

Flexible options

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of retail and marketing experience.
• Experience across digital, ATL, and partnership marketing channels.
• Proven ability to deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement promotional marketing campaigns.
• Manage and maintain the promotional calendar.
• Analyze sales data to create effective strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Sales generation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Senior Marketing Manager (TakealotMORE) to join our Customer Insights team.

This position is responsible for conceptualising, implementing, and managing ongoing marketing campaigns to drive growth for TakealotMORE.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company seeking smart, creative, and hardworking individuals with integrity. We offer a market-related total remuneration package with flexible options, a great work environment, and exciting challenges to help you build something great.

This position reports to the Group Head of TakealotMORE.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Collaborating with the Product team to develop and implement promotional marketing campaigns to increase adoption and retention for TakealotMORE.
2. Managing and maintaining the promotional calendar for TakealotMORE.
3. Planning initiatives aligned with Takealot and MrD strategies.
4. Developing in-depth knowledge of target consumer markets to craft effective promotional strategies.
5. Working closely with merchandising and partner brands to improve customer conversion and ensure campaign objectives are met.
6. Aligning campaigns with the overall promotional calendar and business goals.
7. Driving new feature launches and creating educational content on product features.
8. Briefing and coordinating various campaigns and promotions.
9. Sourcing and managing partnerships with major brands to unlock new opportunities.
10. Engaging with the brand team for through-the-line campaigns.
11. Collaborating with social media teams for content planning and influencer partnerships.
12. Liaising with partner marketing teams for joint campaigns.
13. Working with internal teams on performance media and CRM strategies to grow TakealotMORE.
14. Collaborating with MrD marketing to cross-sell and access new customer bases.
15. Reporting on campaign performance regularly.

Qualification & Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications.
2. At least 5 years of retail and marketing experience.
3. Experience across digital, ATL, and partnership marketing channels with proven results.
4. Regular interaction with executive leadership.
5. Knowledge of loyalty programs or subscriptions is advantageous.
6. Proven ability to deliver projects successfully.

Attributes Required:

1. Strategic thinker with experience working with C-level executives.
2. Ability to develop plans for promotions and sales generation.
3. Analytical skills to craft marketing strategies based on sales data.
4. Understanding of e-commerce sales drivers.
5. Highly motivated to generate sales through marketing initiatives.
6. Strong relationship-building skills to unlock opportunities with brands and partners.

The Environment:

1. Entrepreneurial, dynamic, customer-centric, and fun work culture.
2. Focus on ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
3. Emphasis on execution and results.
4. Passion for what we do and creating innovative solutions.
5. We seek an Extraordinary Mind: smart, with integrity, and hardworking.

If you meet these criteria, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Join us!

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