Trade Marketer | Hardware Products

Job title:

Trade Marketer | Hardware Products | Johannesburg

Job location:

Gauteng, Johannesburg

Our client is seeking a dynamic Trade Marketer to drive product visibility and demand across retailers, wholesalers, and distributors, while also engaging directly with end users through sampling, activations, and on-the-ground brand experiences.

• Works with retailers to optimize product placement (e.g., eye-level shelving, end-cap displays, feature areas).
• Activates in-store displays, cross-merchandising opportunities, and both on and off-shelf promotions.
• Conducts product sampling activities directly with end users to increase trial and conversion.
• Analyzes customer and sales performance to understand what’s selling and why.
• Ensures branding, packaging, and point-of-sale materials are appealing and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Collaborates with sales teams to increase product distribution and strengthen brand presence across the region.
• Provides product training to retail staff and trade partners.
• Plans and executes weekly promotional activities, including retail activations and trade / consumer sampling events.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in trade marketing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confidence working with retailers and cross‑functional teams.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• A criminal background check will be done on all candidates.
• Clear criminal background required.