Team Leader- Marketing And Sales Consultant

Elex Academic Bookstore; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent academic retail store in Pretoria is seeking a Team Leader to oversee a sales and marketing team. The role includes leading promotional campaigns, managing team performance, and coordinating outreach initiatives to engage students and educational institutions. Ideal candidates have strong leadership skills, a background in sales or marketing, and experience in academic retail. This position offers a temporary contract leading to permanent employment with a target-based compensation structure.

Benefits

Target-based compensation

Opportunities for bonuses and incentives

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in sales, marketing, or customer service.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales and marketing team to meet monthly targets.
• Develop and implement promotional campaigns aligned with academic calendars.
• Coordinate outreach initiatives to universities and colleges.

Skills

Leadership

Sales proficiency

Marketing knowledge

Communication skills

Digital marketing tools

Education

Post-school qualification in marketing, business, or communications

Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Team Leader will oversee a small team of marketing and sales consultants, coordinate promotional campaigns, and drive sales performance across academic seasons. The role supports both in-store and outreach efforts, including institutional partnerships, student engagement, and campus activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the sales and marketing team to meet monthly targets.
• Develop and implement promotional campaigns aligned with academic calendars.
• Coordinate outreach initiatives to universities, colleges, and student groups.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare weekly reports for management.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high service standards.
• Assist with stock planning and product positioning in-store and online.
• Represent the bookstore at academic events, expos, and campus activations.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) with post-school qualification in marketing, business, or communications preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in sales, marketing, or customer service.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital marketing tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small team.
• Knowledge of academic retail or campus-based marketing will be an advantage.

Compensation & Working Hours

• Basic salary: R per month.
• Target-based compensation: Reach targets and get compensated, with opportunities for bonuses and incentives.

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–19:00; weekends 08:00–19:00 (two weekends off and two weekends in).

Job Details

• Job Type: Temp to perm.
• Contract length: 12 months.
• Education: Diploma (required).
• Experience: Team Leader – 2 years (required); Sales – 3 years (required); Marketing – 3 years (required).
• Work Location: In person.
• Expected Start Date: / 10 / 10