Partnerships Marketing Manager

, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented
Partnership Marketing Manager
to join our Marketing team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won't be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

This position reports to the
Head of Category Marketing

Your responsibilities will include:

Partnership Support & Execution:

• Support the development and implementation of partnership strategies aligned with marketing and business objectives.
• Assist in researching and identifying potential partnership opportunities through market analysis and competitor research.
• Support partnership evaluations by conducting audience alignment analysis and impact assessments.

Campaign Management & Coordination:

• Execute partnership campaigns from briefing through to completion, ensuring all deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Coordinate with internal teams (creative, content, digital) and external partners to ensure seamless campaign delivery.
• Develop and maintain campaign timelines, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and informed of progress.
• Support the creation of campaign briefs and creative direction for partnership initiatives.

Relationship Management:

• Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned partners, maintaining regular communication and relationship building.
• Schedule and coordinate partnership meetings, calls, and check-ins.

Performance Tracking & Reporting:

• Monitor and track partnership campaign performance against defined KPIs and metrics.
• Compile regular performance reports and provide analysis on campaign effectiveness.
• Support budget tracking and reconciliation for partnership activities.
• Assist with monthly and weekly operational reporting.

Administrative & Operational Support:

• Maintain partnership databases and documentation.
• Support contract administration and partnership agreement management.
• Coordinate partnership events, activations, and promotional activities.
• Assist with budget management and purchase order processing.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
• 3-5 years of marketing experience
  ,
  with 1 - 2 years experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or collaborative marketing
  .
• Experience with campaign management and cross-functional project coordination.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management tools
  .
• E-commerce or retail experience is advantageous.
• Previous agency or client-side marketing experience preferred.

Attributes Required
:

• Strong project management and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with internal teams and external partners
  .
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and provide insights
  .
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative approach with ability to work across different teams and functions.
• Proactive and self-motivated with strong ownership mentality.

The Environment
:

• We laugh hard, work harder, and take full ownership of our wins (and learning moments)
• Teamwork makes the dream work – we're solution-seekers who thrive on collaboration
• Got feedback? Bring it on We're always hungry for fresh ideas and honest input
• Ego? We checked that at the door. Results? Now we're talking

Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities, to apply
.