Trade Marketer | Hardware Products | Johannesburg

Salesworx; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A company dedicated to brand marketing is seeking a dynamic Trade Marketer to enhance product visibility in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include optimizing product placement, executing in-store promotions, and conducting sampling activities. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of 3 years' experience in trade marketing, strong communication skills, and confidence in engaging with retailers. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including a company car, cellphone, and laptop.

Benefits

Company Car

Cellphone

Laptop

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trade marketing.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• A clear criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize product placement in retail settings.
• Activate in-store displays and promotions.
• Conduct product sampling with end users.
• Analyze sales performance to understand trends.
• Ensure branding materials align with guidelines.
• Collaborate with sales teams for distribution.
• Provide product training to retail staff.
• Plan weekly promotional activities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence working with retailers

Analytical skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic Trade Marketer to drive product visibility and demand across retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, while also engaging directly with end users through sampling, activations, and on-the-ground brand experiences.

Responsibilities

• Works with retailers to optimize product placement (e.g., eye-level shelving, end-cap displays, feature areas).
• Activates in-store displays, cross-merchandising opportunities, and both on and off-shelf promotions.
• Conducts product sampling activities directly with end users to increase trial and conversion.
• Analyze customer and sales performance to understand what’s selling and why.
• Ensures branding, packaging, and point-of-sale materials are appealing and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborates with sales teams to increase product distribution and strengthen brand presence across the region.
• Provides product training to retail staff and trade partners.
• Plans and executes weekly promotional activities, including retail activations and trade/consumer sampling events.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trade marketing.
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence working with retailers and cross-functional teams
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• A criminal background check will be done on all candidates. Clear criminal background required

Benefits

CTC: R20,000

Includes: Company Car, Cellphone and Laptop