Trade Customer Marketing Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading organization within the butchery supply industry, is seeking an experienced Trade Customer Marketing Specialist to join their team in Epping, Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting business growth through effective trade marketing strategies, strong customer relationships, and commercial execution. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ sales experience within the butchery supply industry, with at least 3 years’ experience in a sales management role, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a relevant marketing qualification (advantageous). Strong planning skills, execution excellence, customer focus, and commercial awareness are essential for this role.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent SECTOR : Marketing BASIC SALARY : R30 000 - R38 000 + benefits START DATE : A.S.A.P REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 2 years' sales experience within the butchery supply industry, with at least 3 years' experience in a sales management role. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Relevant marketing qualifications will be advantageous. Strong planning skills. Excellent execution and implementation skills. Customer-focused approach. Strong commercial awareness. DUTIES: Customer Marketing & Brand Activation: Coordinate the implementation of customer marketing plans across the company's portfolio of B2B brands. Develop activation plans that support customer growth and enhance brand visibility. Execute promotional campaigns for brands including Grill Club, Favorites, Veld & Vleis, Big Five, and Nyama Choma. Ensure promotional campaigns are implemented consistently across all regions. Support Regional Sales Managers with campaign rollouts and execution tracking. Coordinate product launch activities and customer initiatives. Trade Marketing & Retail Execution: Develop customer-specific promotional proposals and activation plans. Coordinate promotional materials, prizes, and merchandising requirements. Ensure point-of-sale materials are developed, distributed, and effectively implemented. Collaborate with Sales teams to identify customer activation opportunities. Support customers with promotional campaigns that drive product sales and brand visibility. Monitor in-store implementation quality and compliance. Cash & Carry Marketing: Coordinate themed promotional campaigns across the company's Cash & Carry stores. Ensure promotional products are effectively merchandised. Implement seasonal and category-based campaigns. Coordinate in-store displays, promotional signage, and merchandising materials. Work closely with branch teams to maintain display standards and campaign execution. Monitor campaign effectiveness and customer engagement. Events & Customer Engagement: Coordinate customer events and brand experience initiatives. Support the planning and execution of customer appreciation events, demonstrations, golf days, trade shows, product launch events, and industry exhibitions. Manage event logistics and promotional materials. Ensure professional brand representation at all events. Field Marketing Coordination: Coordinate activities with the Field Marketing team. Consolidate and analyze field marketing data. Track demonstrations completed, products demonstrated, customer participation, geographic coverage, and sales opportunities generated. Identify trends and opportunities from field activity data. Provide feedback and recommendations to Sales and Marketing teams. Promotional Asset & Inventory Management: Manage promotional inventory and marketing support materials. Maintain stock levels of aprons, caps, gazebos, promotional merchandise, point-of-sale materials, and event supplies. Coordinate production and replenishment requirements. Ensure marketing materials are available when required. Campaign Performance & Data Analysis: Measure and report on campaign performance. Track promotional return on investment (ROI). Analyze campaign participation and sales impact. Develop dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights. Identify opportunities to improve campaign effectiveness and execution quality. Support data-driven decision-making across Marketing and Sales teams. Marketing Operations Support: Support the overall coordination of marketing projects. Ensure timelines, budgets, and deliverables are achieved. Coordinate suppliers, agencies, and production partners. Assist with the execution of strategic marketing priorities. Maintain marketing documentation, templates, and records. Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.