Marketing Management Graduate

10 hours ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Core Group Full time

About Core Group

Core Group represents some of the world's most valued and loved brands in Sub-Saharan Africa. It's our mission to empower individuals and organisations with the world's leading personal technology products and services.

We are the leading distributor of Apple in Sub-Saharan Africa, proudly representing the brand in South Africa since 1995. We also distribute other global brands such as DJI and Nintendo.

Our responsibilities are all-encompassing, spanning supply chain management, marketing management, channel management, enterprise sales, and media relations. Our operational footprint extends across Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa.

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional Marketing Management Graduate to join our dynamic team.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a top-performing graduate to work closely with two of South Africa's most loved brands, Apple and iStore, while being personally mentored by the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of iStore South Africa.

Over the course of 12 months, you will gain intimate exposure to business and marketing strategy, while learning how to deliver high-impact projects and initiatives across the organisation.

This role is designed for someone who is passionate about marketing, brand management, and strategic communication and who wants to accelerate their learning in a fast-paced, world-class business environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this immersive role, you will:

  • Work closely with the Apple & iStore brands, gaining first-hand experience in premium brand management.
  • Shadow and support the CCO of iStore South Africa for 12 months, assisting across a wide range of strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Gain deep insights into business strategy, marketing strategy, and project execution.
  • Develop practical skills in:
    • Presentation and storytelling for impact
    • Data visualisation and insights communication
    • Marketing and campaign messaging
    • Campaign and media strategy
  • Collaborate on a project basis with the extended marketing team, gaining 360° exposure to:
    • Trade Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Above-the-Line Marketing
  • Act as an extended arm of the CCO, supporting key initiatives and ensuring smooth execution.

This is a hands-on, high-exposure role that will accelerate your career not only within Core Group, but in any future marketing leadership path.

Requirements
We're looking for a standout individual who meets the following criteria:

  • BCom or equivalent degree in Marketing Management, completed within the last 3 years.
  • Graduated from a top South African university (e.g. UCT, Wits, Stellenbosch, UP, Rhodes, VEGA).
  • Academic excellence,  top of your class, with a proven record of achievement.
  • Golden Key Society membership or other academic recognition.
  • Demonstrated leadership or community involvement (e.g. class representative, student council, marketing competitions, societies).
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interest in marketing strategy, brand development, and digital communication.
  • Ambitious, curious, and eager to grow into a future Marketing Manager.

What You'll Gain

  • Exposure to world-class marketing strategies in a fast-moving tech environment.
  • Mentorship and guidance from experienced marketing professionals.
  • Opportunity to contribute to live campaigns, brand activations, and market projects.
  • A culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Note: If your application is successful, background checks will be conducted (criminal record, credit, ID verification, matric verification, and references.

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