Junior Merchandising Associate

Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented  Merchandising Associate 1 to join our team in Cape Town. We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!  Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again! Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do  Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.  Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: Takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. This position reports to Merchandising Associate 3  Purpose of Role To assist in the execution of merchandising efforts and advertising campaigns across the Mr D grocery and Shops vertical. Your responsibilities will include: Execute on merchandising plans with a focus on maximizing discoverability and conversion Maximize the usage of the Mr D app merchandising inventory and report back on successes and learnings Work closely with the Pick n Pay Merchandising and Digital Teams to ensure best practice and seasonal alignment to Pick n Pay merchandising priorities Briefing campaigns to the creative team on all media required to communicate promotions and drive continuous improvement of promotional and non-promotional merchandising Ensure all relevant parties, including partners approve campaign artwork as part of the sign-off process. Contribute to merchandising planning sessions Maintaining clear and timely communication with internal stakeholders, providing updates on campaign progress and addressing any concerns or questions Schedule merchandise banners and in app real estate Carrying out daily app walks to ensure that app banner placements are aligned with daily targets Supporting the team with the management of the Coupon tool (campaign set up, monitoring and reporting) Maintaining the store front on the app for Shops and Grocery vertical Ensuring all links are relevant and working Skills & Attributes required: Own business attitude Creative thinker Action/execution oriented A hands-on team player A highly driven individual who is motivated to drive meaningful sales revenue for the business through retail marketing initiatives including - promotions, product launches and co-marketing opportunities with brands and third parties. A person who is a very strong relationship builder and is keen to unlock opportunities with brands and third parties. Motivated, and capable to focus on and hit aggressive growth targets Strong prioritization skills Fast learner and ability to thrive in a dynamic and high pace environment Systems thinker with the ability to understand and break down complex problems and relationships Creative and practical problem solving skills; solution-oriented Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and achieve a wi...