Deal Planner
The Deal planner/ Creator manage the successful planning and execution of bundles for the relevant clients under the persons responsibility. This will include planning and flow strategies to ensure smooth running. The Deal planner is responsible for executing buyer’s vision with accurate quantification. Briefing and working with internal logistic teams to ensure flow strategies are executable and service levels are maintained.
Key performance Areas:
• Work from spreadsheets and be able to batch titles together to essentially create a “ Finished” product ( bundle offering )
• Work with local suppliers and encouraging them to participate in our bundle promotions to our clients.
• Create and suggest best platforms to run the bundles on keeping in mind company profile requirements.
• Continuously assess industry and market trends locally and internationally
• Plan and execute joint marketing activities with suppliers and vendors
• Work closely with Division Managers, Marketing & Buyers to ensure strategic alignment
• Work closely with Customer Service to resolve deal related queries
• Work closely with Stock controllers to ensure product offering is available
• Work closely with the in-house photographer on layout of product offering bundles
• Communicate and brief staff involved in assisting with picking and packing orders and doing quality checking from time to time to prevent errors.
• Forward plan product bundles 3 weeks in advance
• Ability to write up enticing product descriptions
• Ability to combine complimentary product offerings together.
Minimum Requirements & Skills:
• Ability to interpret data to make informed decisions
• Strong negotiator with a merchant mind set - Understanding client requirements and expectations on what is required.
• Strong prioritization, planning skills
• Smart creative, willingness to innovate / take calculated risks
• Marketing skills
• Team Player
• Grade 12