Strategic Category Campaign and Merchandising Specialist

1 month ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Shoprite Full time

At Shoprite, we are redefining retail by harnessing the power of technology to drive growth and innovation.

The estimated salary for this role is R550,000 - R650,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Category Campaign and Merchandising Specialist to join our team in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing cutting-edge merchandising strategies that promote product lines, increase sales, and improve customer engagement.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create and manage category campaigns, promotional campaigns, and ensure that products are presented in an attractive and competitive manner. Additionally, you will efficiently merchandise 60-60 products, maintaining catalogue integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develops and executes merchandising strategies for each category to increase sales and promote products.
  • Creates and manages category campaigns to promote product lines and product launches.
  • Conducts market analysis and research to identify trends, competition, and customer needs.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to create and implement effective promotional campaigns for products.
  • Reviews and analyzes sales data to track campaign performance and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Collaborates with Category Managers and Buyers to ensure product availability and alignment with merchandising and category goals.
  • Supports the Merchandising Manager in effective merchandising of the offer.
  • Researches and provides updates on competitor merchandising offers, including social media with specific callouts to innovations.
  • Conceptualizes fresh and innovative ways to merchandise the offer.
  • Continuously thinks of effective ways to drive sales.
  • Analyzes category, product, and promotional effectiveness and reports on post-campaign analysis.
  • Continuously monitors and reports e-commerce platform bugs related to product and content displayed.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (essential).
  • +2 years of experience in an e-commerce, retail, or related business field, with knowledge and experience maintaining product catalogue integrity, including product data upload management and other relevant activities on an e-commerce platform (essential).
  • Proven experience in a similar role within a retail or merchandising function of an e-commerce retailer (desired).
  • Knowledge of the media and marketing ecosystem (essential).
  • Knowledge and experience of marketing principles and practices, including customer journey management and content development experience (essential).
  • Proficient with e-commerce platforms and MS Office 365 to manage communications and other tasks relating to the function (essential).

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary range of R550,000 - R650,000 per annum.
  • A dynamic and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.


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