Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior 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 doLearn: 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 To own merchandising efforts across the Mr D marketplace verticals.
Ensuring order mix and commercial goals are achieved by reviewing and carefully curating hyperlocal merchandising strategies.
Your responsibilities will include: Own merchandising and promotional strategy across the Mr D marketplace verticalsDrive merchandising with a focus on maximising partner discoverability and conversionMaximise the usage of the Mr D app merchandising inventory and report back on successes and learningsRun cross departmental sessions that focus on best practice partner curationUnderstand and report on the commercial impact of merchandising initiativesManage merchandising planning sessions and calendarsWork closely with the advertising teams to ensure execution of booked campaignsLead a team of Merchandising Associates to ensure the day to day running of merchandising and promotional tasks and reportingEnsure daily reporting back to the business on overall performanceAttributes required: Attention to detail in a high pressure environment.Strong analytical ability supported by solid Excel skills.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.Highly numerate.Strong team player.Qualifications and Experience: Relevant tertiary qualificationMinimum 3-5 years experience in an Ecommerce Marketplace Environment/Online B2B or RetailA minimum of 1-2 years leading a teamLet'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.No doors: We aren't fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away.Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities.Birthday leave: 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!
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Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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