EXCITING Career Opportunity – Temp Marketing Manager, Cape Town
Employment Type – Part-Time or Full-Time, 4-Month Contract (maternity relief)
Category – Marketing, Management

Availability: 1 May 2020 – 30 August 2020
The Wellness WAY
Wellness Warehouse was launched with the vision of creating a holistic health destination for conscious consumers wanting to live life well for themselves, their communities and the planet.
Rather than rest on our laurels, we are continuing to grow and evolve, offering an innovative and collaborative working environment that encourages individual and community development through ongoing learning.
Our talent strategy is to recruit people as brand ambassadors and change agents at every level of the business, empowering them through our Wellness Training Academy.
You’re perfect for the Wellness family if you have a passion for wellbeing, genuinely care about making a positive difference in people’s lives and are a motivated team player committed to exceptional customer service.
We invite you to join us on the wonderful Wellness journey!
As One of the TEAM
Our customer experience is always front of mind and is the Why behind what we do. You will be responsible for managing the in-house marketing team of 5 people and will work closely with all departments in the business. There is a possibility for you to work full time or part-time, 3 days per week. If you are someone who already works in the freelance marketing space this could be perfect for you. Your office would be based in the Kloof Street Support Office.

Your Strategic FOCUS AREAS
• Team and Budget Management
o Manage, motivate and inspire the marketing team – Visual Merchandiser/Store Designer, 2 x Graphic Designers, Copywriter and Marketing Coordinator
o Report to the CEO weekly
o Report to the EXCO monthly
o Approval of all marketing spend
o Manage and report on the marketing budget
o Oversee and sign off all marketing initiatives and artwork
• Project Management
o Ensure all ‘in progress’ marketing projects move forwards according to project plans and timelines
o Develop new ideas/campaigns/projects in line with strategic marketing priorities
• Other
o Seek, assess and capitalise on advertising and sponsorship opportunities
o Perform multiple daily operational tasks in collaboration with the Marketing Coordinator

We OFFER
• Competitive, market-related salaries based on skills and experience
• Team member discounts on in-store and online purchases
• Bonus birthday leave day
• Exceptional training and knowledge aquisition through our in-house Wellness Training Academy
• A community of people who really care about making a difference in the world
• Remuneration based on a ‘cost to company’ model

We ASK
• Grade 12
• Relevant marketing or business-related degree/diploma
• 5+ Years retail marketing experience
• 3+ Years of management experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to direct and guide creative copy and design
• Ability to work across multiple departments and be involved in concept development, design and implementation
• Highly organised with the ability to adapt quickly to change
• A good understanding of retail and trade best practises
• Passion for the Wellness brand and products
• Understanding of the Wellness customer and brand