Trade Marketing Assistant

Dermalogica; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A skincare company in Cape Town is looking for a Trade Marketing Assistant to support promotional activities, implement visual merchandising standards, and coordinate events. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, along with 1-2 years of marketing experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. This role includes administrative support and requires a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Code B driver's license and own transport.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and practices.
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of promotional activities.
• Assist in maintaining visual merchandising standards.
• Help monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage administrative tasks including budget tracking and report generation.
• Assist with resolving online customer service queries.

Skills

Promotional Planning

Visual Merchandising

Event Coordination

Material Development

Administrative Support

Trade Partner Relationships

Performance Tracking

E-commerce Customer Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Job title : Trade Marketing Assistant

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities :

Promotional Planning : Support the development and execution of promotional activities, including in-store merchandising, seasonal campaigns, and special events.

Visual Merchandising : Assist in implementing and maintaining visual merchandising standards across retail and professional environments to ensure consistent brand presentation. Collaborate with the team to plan and refresh displays that enhance shopper experience and support sell-through.

Event Coordination : Support the planning and execution of trade shows, product launches, conferences, and other marketing events—some of which may require local travel.

Material Development : Contribute to the creation of marketing assets such as brochures, flyers, point-of-sale materials, and presentations, ensuring alignment with Dermalogica’s brand identity.

Administrative Support : Manage administrative tasks including budget tracking, report generation, purchase orders, and data entry to ensure smooth daily operations.

Trade Partner Relationships : Assist in building and maintaining strong working relationships with trade partners to support visibility and retail activation.

Performance Tracking : Help monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate the effectiveness of trade marketing initiatives and provide insights for continuous improvement.

E-commerce Customer Support : Assist with resolving online customer service queries, including order tracking, payment issues, and complaint resolution, to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, or in a related field.

Code B driver's license and own transport.

Strong understanding of marketing principles and practices.

Experience required :

1-2 years of experience in marketing or a related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Proficiency in Google Suite

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