Category Marketing Coodinator | Dischem Vacancies

Dischem Vacancies – Category Marketing Coodinator

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand is seeking a dedicated Category Marketing Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The primary responsibility of this role is to efficiently organize and coordinate category activities through various marketing channels.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Marketing
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in the Retail Industry

Advantage:

• Agency experience in Retail

Job Specification:

• Manage the promotional broadsheet from start to finish, adhering to deadlines and processes set by the Marketing team.
• Proofread and check all allocated campaigns for accuracy.
• Ensure catalogues are approved by Category Buyer and Category Head.
• Coordinate changes between category buyer, advertising team, and vendors.
• Respond promptly and accurately to queries from advertising team and vendors regarding campaigns.
• Ensure timely submission of deals to be loaded on the IT system.
• Assist Category Buyer in collating marketing materials within deadlines.
• Create and obtain sign-off on vendor billing documents for marketing promotions.
• Compile and obtain sign-off on tally documents for promotions.
• Assist in the layout and design of Category communications such as presentations, support materials, research papers, and brochures.
• Ensure promotional plans align with Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Attend to ad-hoc promotional marketing activities.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers regarding marketing activities.
• Assist in communication on marketing activities between Dis-Chem and advertising team.
• Accurately perform duties using Dis-Chem’s internal systems SAP, BI, Qlikview.
• Complete brief sheets for all promotions for billing, tallies, advertising briefs, and Purchase Orders.
• Ensure adherence to processes outlined by Category Buyer.
• Conduct market research to determine ad campaign strategies.
• Stay updated on current market trends and developments.
• Report all queries and findings to 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 SA
• Problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Deadline-driven
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Advantage:

• SAP and QlikView proficiency

Special Conditions of Employment:

• South African citizenship
• MIE clearance for criminal and credit records
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• May be required to work overtime when necessary

Remuneration and Benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Staff account

Note: Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you haven’t been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.