Job Title: Marketing Manager – Promotions Coordination

Location: On-site (Reitz, Free State); candidates based in Bethlehem may commute

Remuneration: Negotiable based on experience and market value

 

Role Summary

Our client is looking for an ideal team player to coordinate promotional data, manage product promotions, and ensure the timely delivery of promotional materials. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in marketing coordination and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams, including Product Management and suppliers. The Marketing Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire promotional process from planning to execution and evaluation.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate promotional data between Trade and Product Management teams.
• Compile and consolidate product selections into promotional deal sheets.
• Prepare and organize product and promotion meetings to finalize featured products.
• Collect feedback and manage needs assessments to refine promotional strategies.
• Collaborate with Product Management on the design and development of promotional materials.
• Coordinate the placement of promotional orders and follow up with suppliers for on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update the master promotion schedule.
• Prepare post-promotion evaluation reports for management.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in marketing, procurement, or product management.
• Proven experience coordinating promotional campaigns and working with suppliers.
• Understanding of procurement workflows and supplier management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Commercially aware with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

 

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience (advantageous).
• Strong decision-making and creative thinking capabilities.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Business acumen and compliance-focused mindset.
• Conflict management and problem-solving strengths.
• Sales orientation and strong presentation skills.
• Advanced computer literacy.