Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Category Marketing Coordinator to join their team. Main purpose is toeffectively organize and coordinate the operations in the category activities through marketing channels.
Minimum Requirements… Essential: Grade 12 / MatricDiploma or Degree in Marketing1-2 years relevant experience in the Retail IndustryAdvantage:Agency experience in Retail
Job Specification… Manage the promotional broadsheet from start to finish.
Adhering to the promotional plan and deadlines as well as the process as set out by the Marketing
team.
To proof read and checking of all allocated campaigns.
Ensure catalogues are signed off by Category Buyer and Category Head.
Co-ordinate changes between the category buyer, advertising team as well as vendors.
Ensure queries received from advertising team and vendors regarding the campaign are answered
quickly and accurately.
Ensure that deals are given timeously to be loaded on the IT System.
Assist the Category Buyer in collating all marketing material completed in time.
Creates and ensures sign off on the vendor billing documents for marketing for their promotion,
including broadsheets, TV, Gondola, and all other promotional activities necessary. Compiles and ensures sign off on the tally document for their promotion.
Assist with the layout and design of Category communications such as presentations, support
materials, research papers, and brochures.
Ensure that promotional plans are in line with the Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
Attend to adhoc promotional marketing.Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with suppliers regarding relevant marketing
activities.
Assist with communication on marketing activities between Dis-Chem and advertising team. Accurately perform duties using Dis-Chem`s internal systems SAP, BI, Qlikview.
Complete a brief sheet for all promotions to be used for billing, tallies, advertising briefs, and Purchase
Orders.
Ensure process is followed set out by the Category Buyer.Conduct market research to determine ad campaign strategies.
Keep abreast of the current market trends and developments.
Report on all queries and findings to the Category Buyer and Advertising team.
Competencies… Essential: Knowledge of Marketing Practices and Principles In depth knowledge of the Retail, Beauty, FMCG, Health & Pharmacy industry in SAProblem solving skillsGood communication skillsInterpersonal skillsDeadline drivenComputer Skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Advantage:
SAP and QlikView Special conditions of employment: South African citizenMIE, clear criminal and creditDriver's license and/or own reliable transportMay be required to work overtime when signing of promotions, or when required to do soRemuneration and benefits: Market related salaryProvident fundMedical aidStaff accountONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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