- Sandton
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Marketing Technology
- Reference: 183131
Vacancy Details
Employer: Core Group
At Core, we don’t just deliver technology — we create world-class retail experiences. We’re looking for a highly detail-driven Trade Marketing Coordinator to support the delivery of exceptional in-store marketing execution across our retail footprint.
If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, have a sharp eye for accuracy, and know how to bring campaigns to life in-store — this role is for you.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll play a key role in ensuring flawless execution of all shopper marketing initiatives, maintaining the highest standards across every touchpoint in-store.
Campaign Execution & Trade Marketing
- Support the development and implementation of the Trade Marketing Plan aligned to business objectives and quarterly targets
- Execute all shopper marketing tactics including POS (permanent and temporary), displays, and in-store campaigns
- Develop detailed project plans including budgets, timelines, and target market considerations
- Brief and manage all artwork required to support marketing campaigns
In-Store Marketing & Accuracy
- Ensure 100% accuracy of all marketing materials and reporting
- Manage quarterly in-store broadsheets, ensuring full cross-functional sign-off before print
- Oversee monthly updates of A6/A5 messaging cards with complete accuracy
- Maintain and update the in-store digital catalogue, including price changes
Visual Merchandising & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with Apple and Core visual merchandising standards
- Design and implement visual standards across Core and partner stores
- Develop monthly planograms where Apple guidelines are not provided
- Collaborate with the Accessories team to create compelling merchandising displays and product “stories”
- Manage Visual Merchandisers and Store Marketing Champions to deliver best-in-class execution
Brand & Stakeholder Management
- Act as a brand custodian, ensuring all communications meet Apple and Core guidelines
- Build and maintain strong relationships with:
- Third-party suppliers and partners
- Core suppliers
- Cellular network marketing teams
- Align all in-store activity with broader marketing objectives and business strategy
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years’ experience in a marketing or trade marketing role
- Strong retail marketing experience (essential)
- Brand management experience (advantageous)
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience working with visual merchandising and in-store execution
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
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About Core Group
We offer people the most exciting information, communication and entertainment technology for work and play and service them through our network of re-sellers and our own retail outlets.
At the core of our business is the Apple brand. We are the sole distributors for Apple in South Africa. In support of Apple, our accessories brands offer products that enhance this technological eco-system.
iStore is an Apple Premium Reseller (APR) which is a dedicated hub for Apple products and accessories. With 18 Stores conveniently situated across the Country, iStore is the largest APR in Southern Africa. iStore aims to maximize customer value offerings by providing an authentic Apple experience and offering customers exclusive services such as in-store complimentary training, technical support and technical set-up. iStore offers contracts on various mobile networks as well as a 2 year extended warranty option with iCare Plus.
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