Marketing Coordinator Cape Town

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Core is actively recruiting for a Marketing Coordinator position in Cape Town. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Marketing / Advertising / Branding sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Marketing / Advertising / Branding• Location Preference: in Cape Town

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Marketing Coordinator position is an important role within the Marketing / Advertising / Branding sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Marketing / Advertising / Branding offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Marketing Coordinator position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Marketing / Advertising / Branding field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Marketing / Advertising / Branding sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator Company: Core

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: Marketing, Retail Reference: 205778

Vacancy Details

Employer: Core

We are seeking an organized and dynamic Marketing Coordinator to join an innovative integrated retail brand with a presence across multibrand kiosks in leading retail settings. This role involves supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing brand awareness, customer engagement, and commercial performance across the national kiosk network. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with internal teams, retail partners, agencies, and suppliers to ensure campaigns are consistently and effectively delivered across various locations. Based in Cape Town, the position entails regular national travel to support retail activations, campaign launches, promotional activities, and in-store execution.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of integrated retail marketing campaigns across the national kiosk network. Support the development and execution of annual and campaign-specific retail marketing plans. Coordinate promotional campaigns, product launches, activations, and in-store initiatives. Work closely with retail partners and store teams to ensure marketing campaigns align with agreed brand and commercial requirements. Coordinate the production, delivery, and installation of point-of-sale and in-store marketing materials. Manage marketing timelines, campaign calendars, briefs, and project deliverables. Liaise with creative agencies, suppliers, printers, production partners, and other external stakeholders. Conduct regular store and kiosk visits to monitor campaign execution, merchandising, branding, and overall presentation. Identify opportunities to improve customer engagement and visibility within retail environments. Support national activations, events, and promotional initiatives. Ensure brand consistency across all customer touchpoints and retail environments. Track campaign implementation and provide feedback, reports, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders. Assist with marketing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and general administration. Monitor competitor activity, retail trends, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for the brand. Collaborate with sales, operations, merchandising, and other internal teams to ensure marketing initiatives support commercial objectives. Provide on-the-ground marketing support during key launches, campaigns, and retail events nationally.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Retail Marketing, or a related field. 3-5 years’ experience in a retail marketing environment. Proven experience coordinating and executing marketing campaigns within physical retail environments. Experience working with multiple stores, retail partners, or geographically dispersed locations will be advantageous. Experience coordinating agencies, suppliers, and production partners. Strong understanding of in-store marketing, point-of-sale, activations, and customer engagement. Excellent project coordination and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Willingness and ability to travel nationally on a regular basis. Valid driver's license would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

Retail marketing expertise. Project coordination. Campaign execution. Stakeholder management. Relationship building. Commercial awareness. Attention to detail. Organization and time management. Problem solving. Creativity and innovation. Ability to work under pressure. Strong communication skills. Hands-on approach. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What We Are Looking For We seek an individual who understands that retail marketing is about bringing the brand to life at the point of customer interaction. You should be commercially minded, hands-on, and comfortable working across multiple locations, stakeholders, and deadlines.