- If you believe that great campaigns live or die in the detail, that a purchase order can be a thing of beauty, and that keeping suppliers, agents and international markets in perfect step is a proper skill (it is) you may have just found your next move.
The Role (or your chance to help Montego win at the shelf, worldwide)
- As our Trade Marketer, you'll be the trusted right hand to the Trade Marketing Manager, turning international trade marketing plans into things that actually happen. You'll be the bridge between marketing and sales, the calm voice suppliers rely on, and the person who makes sure the right materials land in the right market, on time and on brand.
- From artwork and POS to purchase orders and project timelines, you'll keep the wheels turning and keep everyone updated while you're at it. Based in Cape Town, you'll help carry the Montego promise of "Better Every Day" across more than 39 countries.
What you'll be doing (besides being brilliant)
- Help execute trade campaigns for international markets under the Trade Marketing Manager's guidance
- Liaise with Business Development Specialists (BDS) to keep everyone aligned on the plan
- Coordinate suppliers to develop and deliver marketing materials artwork, print orders and Point-of-Sale (POS)
- Package, label and arrange distribution of marketing materials to the right markets
- Keep Business Development Specialists and international agents regularly in the loop
- Manage project workflows briefing, approvals and keeping everyone true to Corporate Identity (CI) standards
- Make sure agencies, designers, suppliers and internal teams deliver what's expected, when it's expected
- Monitor project timelines and keep the Trade Marketing Manager updated
- Spot the snags early and escalate anything that won't budge
- Track project status and keep the documentation accurate (and findable)
Supplier & Inventory Management
- Raise and process Purchase Requests (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) with suppliers
- Coordinate invoice approvals and hand them to Finance for timely payment
- Keep an up-to-date record of marketing materials for accurate inventory control
- Work with suppliers on cost management and quality assurance of deliverables
- Ensure materials are properly distributed and tracked across international markets
Administration & Reporting
- Keep documentation for trade marketing plans, projects and materials organised and accessible
- Keep stakeholders informed of updates, changes and outcomes
- Help prepare reports on the execution and outcomes of trade marketing initiatives
- Support the Trade Marketing Manager with the admin that keeps everything running smoothly
- Manage clear communication between internal teams and external partners
What you'll need to bring
- A qualification in Marketing, Trade Marketing or equivalent (NQF Level 6)
- A Bachelor's degree in Strategic Brand Communication (NQF Level 7) advantageous
- 1 - 3 years of marketing experience
- A valid Code B driver's licence
- A valid passport, and the ability to legally apply and qualify for a visa or travel permit (this role goes places)
- Proficiency in MS Office
Skills that make things happen
- Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong interpersonal instincts
- Confident verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in MS Office
And the behaviours that make it stick
- Organised, with genuine attention to detail
- Assertive and a natural team player
- Flexible, agile and adaptable
- Comfortable navigating cultural diversity and different international markets