Dis-Chem Pharmacies has an opportunity available for a Advertising Specialist to join the team based in Midrand. The main purpose of this role will be to effectively execute Dis-Chem’s promotional activities. The role will also be required to liaise with Buyers and Suppliers to ensure all promotional deadlines are adhered to.

Minimum Requirements:

Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric or Senior Certificate
• 2 – 3 years relevant working experience in the retail industry (Knowledge of Marketing Practices and Principles. In depth knowledge of the Retail, Beauty, FMCG, Health & Pharmacy industry in SA)

Advantageous:

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing
• Agency experience in Retail.
• SAP and Clickview experience

Job Specification…

• Effectively communicate with suppliers regarding relevant marketing activities.
• Assist the Advertising Team Leader with adhering to the promotional plan
• Be responsible for advertising proof reading.
• Assist with broadsheet advertising from start to finish.
• Ensure that deals are given on time to be loaded on the IT System.
• Assist with the billings on marketing by vendor, including broadsheets, TV, Gondola and all other promotional activities necessary.
• Assist with the tallies on promotional activity to be billed to vendor and passed back to stores timeously.
• Ensure stores execute promotional activities timeously.
• Assist the Advertising Team Leader with ad agencies to get all marketing material completed in time.
• Assist Advertising Manager with any adhoc promotional marketing requirements.
• Assist with communication between Dis-Chem and advertising agencies.
• Accurately perform duties using Dis-Chem`s internal systems SAP, BI, Qlikview.
• Complete a brief sheet for all promotions to be used for billing, advertising briefing, and PO`s.
• Ensure all promotional items are signed off both by the Head of the Beauty Department and respective suppliers before print date.
• Follow set process set by the Advertising Team Leader and Manager
• Develop draft advertising layouts and text as campaign materials and present to management for approval and review.
• Assist with the layout and design of communications such as presentations, support materials, research papers, and brochures.
• Ensure that promotional plans are in line with the Dis-Chem standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with agencies to create a creative look and feel elements for the point of sale.
• Administrate and ensure the implementation of the look and feel in the beauty department in the store.
• Ensure all tasks are done in accordance with the set deadlines.

Competencies

Essential:

• English – Read, write, and speak well. Superior communication and presentation skills.  Be able to proof read documents.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Attention to detail
• Strong organisational, time and project management skills
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

Special conditions of employment:

• South African citizen
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.