Mr D - Mid-Level Merchandising Associate at takealot.com

Mr D, a division of the Takealot Group, is seeking a Mid-Level Merchandising Associate to join their team in Cape Town. The role involves assisting the marketplace merchandising team in executing the Mr D merchandising strategy, analyzing merchandising performance, and identifying opportunities for improvement.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with the marketplace and marketing teams to develop merchandising and promotions, report on the performance of activities, coordinate with the sales team, and identify shortcomings across Mr D regions. The role also includes setting up and monitoring restaurant promotions, managing partner collections, and collaborating with the data management team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of what drives orders.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure merchandising and promotional elements are accurately briefed, designed, and approved.
• Report on the performance of merchandising and promotional activities.
• Coordinate with the Mr D sales team to facilitate and execute specific promotions and merchandising.
• Identify shortcomings in merchandising and promotional supply across the various Mr D regions.
• Set up, execute & monitor restaurant promotions in the Mr D promotion system.
• Manage partner collections and in app merchandising using the Mr D system tools.
• Collaborate with the data management team to execute menu specials.
• Assist with the administration of promotional and merchandising activities.

Requirements:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing a cross-functional team.
• Ability to present ideas succinctly, in writing and verbally.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• A keen interest in and understanding of data.
• A strong working knowledge of Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel.
• Relevant tertiary qualification beneficial.
• Minimum 2-3 years work experience in an Ecommerce Marketplace Environment/Online B2B.

Mr D offers:

• Market-related Total Remuneration Package with flexibility.
• Online Learning opportunities.
• Social events and out-of-office activities.
• Birthday leave.
• Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance.
• Free parking.