Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Junior Merchandising Associate 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, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

This position reports to the Marketplace Manager of Mr D. 

Purpose of Role

Own the operational execution of merchandising and campaign related activities. Support the marketplace team to ensure various promotions are correctly showcased in-app and report back on.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Collaborate effectively with the Mr D marketplace, marketing and key account management team to drive merchandising and promotion related KPIs.
  • Assist with converting new buyers to the Mr D platform through merchandising and promotional initiatives.
  • Supporting the Marketplace team with the management of the Coupon tool (campaign set up, monitoring and reporting).
  • 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 restaurant data management team to execute menu specials
  • Create and run reporting showcasing merchandising and platform insights
  • 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.

Skills & Attributes required:

  • Attention to detail in a high pressure environment.
  • Strong analytical ability supported by solid Excel skills.
  • Ability to identify areas of improvement.
  • Advanced ability to use logic and common sense to arrive at conclusions.
  • Willingness to buy into the requirements of a fast paced start-up environment.
  • Ability to verbalize as well as visualize findings and results.
  • Enterprising spirit and ability to take ownership of tasks.
  • A strong interest in Ecommerce.
  • A Strong team player

Qualifications:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification
  • Minimum 1 years work experience in an Ecommerce Marketplace Environment/Online B2B

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

  • The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
  • No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab and make something great.
  • Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy and more.
  • Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times).
  • Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it. 
  • Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support and financial guidance, for free, anytime, anywhere. 
  • Free parking: No more 5km fun runs to your desk (unless you want to). 

Like what you see? 

If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference

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