Trade Marketing Project Manager

Recruiter:

Talented Recruitment

Job Ref:

DBN003182/KA

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Location:

Durban, South Africa

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)

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