Job Description
We are looking to employ an energetic and creative Marketing Coordinator at CODE, a division of Pepkor Speciality. The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that the CODE marketing campaigns are successfully implemented, from planning right through to production/execution.
The Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for the project management, costing and execution of seasonal/monthly campaigns, direct marketing, and new store opening activations and marketing initiatives.
Qualifications
Senior Certificate/Diploma in Marketing/ Diploma in Retail Related Course.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
2 - 4 years experience as a coordinator/assistant in any marketing related field in a retail environment
Previous experience working with budgets and expense management
Previous experience in tracking marketing campaign workflows across multiple channels
Previous experience in marketing coordination/production of still and video shoots
General understanding and experience in relevant social media platforms
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
Ability to be innovative in circumstances requiring problem solving.
A commercial understanding and merchant mindset.
Proficiency in the latest G-Suite Packages especially Google Sheets or Excel, as well as Google Slides or Powerpoint
Excellent (verbal and written) in English, and ability to converse in a second official language would be an advantage.
Drivers licence and own car.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the marketing department's critical path to ensure deadlines are met.
Collaborate with the Marketing Manager on conceptualising seasonal/monthly shoots. Plan, cost, brief and oversee execution of these shoots.
Plan, cost, brief and implement relevant flatlay product shoots.
Plan, cost, brief and implement Online / E-commerce product shoots.
Liaise and align with the Buying teams on product selection and styling guides for shoots.
Coordinate the organisation, tracking, and logistics of merchandise samples for marketing and campaign purposes, ensuring timely availability and return
Attend all marketing campaign shoots to ensure effective execution to deliver the desired output based on the concept, shot list and looks put together by the Buyers.
Ensure that all campaigns are competitively priced and in accordance to budget.
Plan, cost and implement in-store activations & collateral (print & digital screens), marketing initiatives for new store openings and in store campaigns.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the merchandise calendar for proactive content planning.
Coordination of activities between the relevant third party marketing agencies, vendors, suppliers and CODE including but not limited to content creation filing, printing, influencer selection and management.
Develop strong relationships with malls to facilitate and unlock marketing opportunities.
Ensure alignment and handover to the Digital Marketing Coordinator with regards to campaign plans, costs and implementation of the relevant campaigns via the digital marketing channels.
Managing the project timeline of all marketing campaigns via relevant productivity tools.
Monthly reporting on the status of the agreed marketing calendar and critical path progress.
General marketing related administrative duties for the brand such as vendor creation, invoicing, budget tracking, dealing with suppliers.
Deadline:13th March,2026