Marketplace Promotions and Merchandising Team Lead

<Takealot.com>, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Marketplace Promotions and Merchandising Team Lead to join our team.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper-growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
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Scale: Over 4 million happy shoppers shop online on <takealot.com> and 2.7 million on Mr D. Show them what you can do.
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Who’s who in the retail space
The position reports to the Sales Manager of Takealot Marketplace.
Purpose of the role:
The Marketplace Promotions & Merchandising Lead will report directly to the Sales Manager of Takealot Marketplace and will be responsible for leading the promotion buyers team while developing and executing the overall promotions and merchandising strategy for the marketplace.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

Develop and implement the overall promotions and merchandising strategy for the Takealot Marketplace
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Promotion Buyers to deliver exceptional commercial results
Own and achieve the marketplace promotions GMV targets and other key commercial metrics
Create and optimize a promotional calendar that maximizes seller participation, customer engagement, and commercial outcomes
Design and implement merchandising guidelines that align with customer preferences and business objectives
Analyze marketplace data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
Build strong relationships with key marketplace sellers to secure exclusive promotional offers
Collaborate with Marketing, UX/UI, and Tech teams to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of marketplace promotions
Partner with the Account Management team to ensure strategic alignment on seller promotions and participation
Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends to maintain Takealot’s market leadership position
Drive continuous improvement in promotional processes and merchandising frameworks
Present performance metrics and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Ensure promotions align with inventory availability and operational capabilities

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing or related field
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in e-commerce, retail, or marketplace businesses
3+ years of people management experience leading commercial teams
Proven track record in developing and implementing successful merchandising strategies
Experience in promotional planning and execution at scale
Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting using advanced Excel and BI tools
Previous experience working with third-party sellers or vendors (advantageous)
Understanding of e-commerce merchandising best practices and trends

The skills we need:

Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen
Data-driven decision maker who can translate insights into actionable plans
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop team members
Results-oriented with a focus on achieving and exceeding targets
Exceptional negotiation and relationship management skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytical approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Customer-centric mindset
Highly organized with strong project management capabilities

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related Total Remuneration Package that allows full flexibility according to your needs. Go on, be the master of your own destiny.
No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments. See someone you like? High five, collab, and make something great.
Remote working: Love water cooler chats and working from home? <Takealot.com> offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
Mentorship programme: We aren’t kidding when we say the people with the best people win. Now’s your chance to be one of the best by learning from the best.
Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Share ideas and grow with global industry leaders who are all just a Slack message away. Love to learn? Up-skill with free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.
Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds at <takealot.com> during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini-golf, think good times).
Staff discount. Millions of products across 28 departments. What more could you ask for?
Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.
Right tools, right job: Mac or Windows, two monitors or one. Whatever your preference, you’ll work on the latest tech of the latest tech.
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!!
Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.