Mr D, a division of takealot.com, is looking for a highly talented Senior Merchandising Associate to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us! 

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

Scale: Show the millions of Mr D customers what you can do  Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some.  Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance. 

This position reports to the Marketplace Manager of Mr D.

Purpose of Role

To own merchandising efforts across the Mr D marketplace verticals. Ensuring order mix and commercial goals are achieved by reviewing and carefully curating hyperlocal merchandising strategies.

Your responsibilities will include:

Own merchandising and promotional strategy across the Mr D marketplace verticals Drive merchandising with a focus on maximising partner discoverability and conversion Maximise the usage of the Mr D app merchandising inventory and report back on successes and learnings Run cross departmental sessions that focus on best practice partner curation  Understand and report on the commercial impact of merchandising initiatives  Manage merchandising planning sessions and calendars  Work closely with the advertising teams to ensure execution of booked campaigns Lead a team of Merchandising Associates to ensure the day to day running of merchandising and promotional tasks and reporting Ensure daily reporting back to the business on overall performance

Attributes required:

Attention to detail in a high pressure environment. Strong analytical ability supported by solid Excel skills. Advanced ability to use logic and common sense to arrive at conclusions. Willingness to buy into the requirements of a fast paced start-up environment. Ability to verbalize as well as visualize findings and results. Enterprising spirit and ability to take ownership of tasks. Highly numerate. A strong interest in e-commerce. Strong team player.

Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant tertiary qualification Minimum 3-5 years experience in an Ecommerce Marketplace Environment/Online B2B or Retail A minimum of 1-2 years leading a team

Let’s talk about life @ Mr D

The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which 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. 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 and more. Good times: Get to know the other extraordinary minds in the takealot group during regular social events and out-of-office activities (think hikes, think mini golf, think good times). Birthday leave: Cake Day all the way. Enjoy your day off - you deserve it.  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). 

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If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!

Mr D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference