Overview takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is seeking a highly talented Promotions Manager TakealotMORE to join the Group Customer Services & Insights team in Cape Town. The Promotions Manager will own and drive the promotional strategy for TakealotMORE subscriptions across Takealot and Mr D, curate and manage member promotions including MORE deals, and help deliver value to members while supporting business objectives. This role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and data‑driven decision making to build a world‑class subscription experience. This position reports to the Head of TakealotMORE. Responsibilities Develop and own the promotional strategy for TakealotMORE subscriptions on Takealot and Mr D, ensuring alignment with overall business goals and the broader promotions strategy for each business. Define and maintain rules and guidelines for member‑exclusive promotions, including deal selection criteria, discount thresholds, and funding models. Benchmark against global players to identify best practices and innovative approaches to subscription promotions. Use data and analytics to select deals and evaluate performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement. Establish and manage the promotional budget, ensuring efficient deal selection to maximise ROI and meet targets for GMV, rate of sale, member acquisition, and retention. Collaborate with the Promotions team to screen and load deals, ensuring they meet strategic objectives. Spearhead personalisation initiatives to tailor promotions to subscriber preferences, leveraging data and insights. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams (Retail, Marketplace, Promotions, Mr D Sales, Marketing, Retail Media, Finance, Supply Chain and other stakeholders). Source funding for promotions by engaging with internal stakeholders and external partners. Track and report on the financial performance of promotions, ensuring they meet budgetary and revenue targets. Present promotional plans and results to senior leadership, highlighting their impact on subscriber growth, retention, and GMV. Develop and maintain dashboards to track key metrics, such as subscriber acquisition, retention, and engagement. Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activities, identifying opportunities to differentiate TakealotMORE. Work with Product and Engineering teams to develop the tech roadmap for TakealotMORE promotions and launch new features. Experiment with new promotional formats and strategies, testing their effectiveness and scaling successful initiatives. Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Analytics, or a related field is required. An Advanced degree is advantageous. Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, or BI platforms (e.g., Looker, Big Query, Tableau, Power BI). Experience using KNIME, R, or Python for data analysis and modelling is advantageous. 5+ years of experience in e‑commerce, retail, or subscription‑based businesses, with a focus on promotions or marketing. Proven track record of developing and executing successful promotional strategies. Budget management experience, with a focus on maximising ROI. Proven track record of analysing data to drive business decisions. Attributes Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make data‑driven decisions. Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets. Results‑driven mindset with a focus on achieving commercial targets. Familiarity with personalisation tools and techniques, including segmentation and targeting, is advantageous. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working cross‑functionally. The Environment takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial, dynamic, smart, customer‑centric, and enjoy a culture of ownership and collaboration. We value direct feedback and new ideas to improve. We are focused on execution and delivering results, with a bias toward action. We strive for a high‑performing, low‑ego culture. We seek an Extraordinary Mind who is Smart, has Integrity, and is Hardworking. If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind, so come and join us! Equal Opportunity Statement Takealot Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Promotions Manager_Takealotmore
TAKEALOT.COM
cape town, cape town
Published 14 days ago
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