Trade Marketing Project Manager

SUMMARY:
A marketing company in Durban is seeking an experienced Trade Marketing Project Manager to manage retail and FMCG projects across South Africa, from briefing through to in-store execution.

The role requires strong project management skills, retail/FMCG experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and nationwide rollouts.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Own the full project lifecycle: planning, production, logistics, installation, and handover Manage timelines, budgets, risks, and delivery across multiple projects Coordinate the client, the company, retailers, and internal teams Deliver consistent in-store execution across all retail channels Oversee installations, contractors, and site readiness Support shop-in-shop rollouts, including pilot installs where needed Manage change control (scope, cost, approvals) Define and manage QA standards, snag lists, and store handovers Track performance and improve rollout processes Governance & Accountability: Own project governance and maintain a clear single source of truth Manage: master plan, weekly RAG reports, action log, RAID log, and decision log Enforce delivery timelines, escalate risks, and drive decisions to closure Requirements: 5+ years' experience in project management, retail rollout, or FMCG Proven experience delivering multi-site retail projects Good commercial understanding (budgets, tracking, cost control) Solid understanding of retail installations and execution Strong communication and stakeholder management Able to travel (30-40%) across the offices, retail sites, and supplier\/warehouse locations Independent, reliable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Nice to Have: FMCG, Toys, or retail activation experience in South Africa Shop-in-shop or fixture rollout experience Understanding of store layouts, materials, and production Tools & Systems: Excel \/ Google Sheets for tracking and budgeting Slack and project tools (Monday.com, Asana, Trello) Measurement tools (e.g. Magicplan, Scaniverse) Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles. IMPORTANT NOTICE By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer: I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer \"personal information\" shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (\"POPIA\").

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