Mr Price Sport: Marketing Executive Opportunity

Job description

Mr Price Sport is recruiting a forward thinking, motivated, creative and detail-oriented marketing manager to run all aspects of the marketing portfolio in an Omni-channel environment.

The marketing executive is responsible for the development, coordination and execution of an integrated marketing strategy. You will be supported by a marketing team and creative agency partner to drive your strategy across traditional above the line marketing, visual merchandising/in store design; digital marketing; social media; e-commerce and sponsorship (team sport and individual athletes).

This role would suit an individual with a proven track record of effective leadership and people management expertise. The role reports directly into the managing director. You should be a highly motivated and be able to integrate into a performance orientated and team focused culture.

Requirements

Essential requirements:

–          Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

–          Minimum five+ years managerial experience in a corporate retail environment with deep understanding of retail marketing best practices and processes

–          Omni-channel marketing experience (traditional, digital, visual and social)

–          Proven track record of managing and developing a high performing team

Personal Skills/Attributes

The Mr Price Sport range comprises of sporting apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories. All major sport types, including seasonal and non-seasonal sports, are represented in both international and our own brands. Our products have been rigorously tested and carry the endorsement of some top South African sports personalities.

Passion, value and partnership – believe in these simple core values and we believe you’re a perfect match for the Mr Price Group.

The Mr. Price Group employs over 17,000 people in South Africa with 1000+ retail stores across South Africa and expanding internationally. The Group has five trading divisions namely; Mr. Price, Mr. Price Sport, Mr. Price Home, Miladys and Sheet Street.

Mr Price Sport is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.