9 Activation Specialist jobs in South Africa
Sports Marketing & Activation Specialist
Posted 13 days ago
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Be part of a movement that moves the world
At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.
If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.
Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.
Your role in our shared journey
As Sports Marketing & Activation Specialist located at ASICS South Africa Office in Cape Town, you will play an important role in building and executing impactful local market activation plans. You’ll connect our brand with athletes, events, and key partners to drive preference, recommendations, and loyalty. You will work across several categories and have South Africa as your field of play. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all initiatives are integrated and deliver measurable results for the business.
Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.In the role, you’ll be part of our South Africa Marketing Team, and report into the Marketing Lead.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Developing activations for local initiatives in line with South Africa and EMEA focus areas and the overall campaign calendar taking into account local consumer insights and business needs.
- Integrating and amplifying local events and sports marketing assets, e.g. marathons, other running events, tournaments, PR events and athletes to drive recommendations and trial opportunities.
- Managing the execution of local events and campaigns integrating all touchpoints to create a consistent and engaging consumer experience.
- Communicates and coordinates local market activities with event agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting local relationships with athletes, teams and federations, communicating local market insights and requirements to the regional Sports Marketing Asset Specialists.
- Communicating and coordinating local market strategy and activities with PR agencies, and Regional PR leads.
- Coordinating and amplifying reviews and recommendations across all marketing channels and materials.
- Identifying potential partners to develop activation plans that build brand preference and help drive reviews and recommendations.
- Maintaining monthly budget tracker for assigned activities, reporting actual versus budgeted spend.
You have the following skills:
- 3-5 years’ experience in Sports Marketing and marketing activations, preferably sporting goods or FMCG.
- Bachelor’s degree or degree from a higher vocational education within marketing or equivalent field.
- Project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- An understanding of the South African market and its unique dynamics.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- A results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
- You have a clear passion for sports.
- You have a natural ability to connect with, and influence a variety of stakeholders. You are comfortable in presenting to a wide audience.
- A holder of a clean driving license and flexibility to travel (able to work weekends and after hours if needed)
- English language skills (spoken and written). Preferably also knowledge of local languages.
- You have interest and ability to travel frequently across the South African region.
Life at ASICS
When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.
Sports Marketing & Activation Specialist
Posted 13 days ago
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Job Description
Be part of a movement that moves the world
At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.
If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.
Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.
Your role in our shared journey
As Sports Marketing & Activation Specialist located at ASICS South Africa Office in Cape Town, you will play an important role in building and executing impactful local market activation plans. You’ll connect our brand with athletes, events, and key partners to drive preference, recommendations, and loyalty. You will work across several categories and have South Africa as your field of play. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all initiatives are integrated and deliver measurable results for the business.
Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.In the role, you’ll be part of our South Africa Marketing Team, and report into the Marketing Lead.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Developing activations for local initiatives in line with South Africa and EMEA focus areas and the overall campaign calendar taking into account local consumer insights and business needs.
- Integrating and amplifying local events and sports marketing assets, e.g. marathons, other running events, tournaments, PR events and athletes to drive recommendations and trial opportunities.
- Managing the execution of local events and campaigns integrating all touchpoints to create a consistent and engaging consumer experience.
- Communicates and coordinates local market activities with event agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Supporting local relationships with athletes, teams and federations, communicating local market insights and requirements to the regional Sports Marketing Asset Specialists.
- Communicating and coordinating local market strategy and activities with PR agencies, and Regional PR leads.
- Coordinating and amplifying reviews and recommendations across all marketing channels and materials.
- Identifying potential partners to develop activation plans that build brand preference and help drive reviews and recommendations.
- Maintaining monthly budget tracker for assigned activities, reporting actual versus budgeted spend.
You have the following skills:
- 3-5 years’ experience in Sports Marketing and marketing activations, preferably sporting goods or FMCG.
- Bachelor’s degree or degree from a higher vocational education within marketing or equivalent field.
- Project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
- An understanding of the South African market and its unique dynamics.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
- A results-driven mindset, with a focus on delivering measurable impact.
- You have a clear passion for sports.
- You have a natural ability to connect with, and influence a variety of stakeholders. You are comfortable in presenting to a wide audience.
- A holder of a clean driving license and flexibility to travel (able to work weekends and after hours if needed)
- English language skills (spoken and written). Preferably also knowledge of local languages.
- You have interest and ability to travel frequently across the South African region.
Life at ASICS
When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.
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Channel Activation Specialist: Off Trade
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Join to apply for the Channel Activation Specialist: Off Trade role at The HEINEKEN Company
Channel Activation Specialist: Off TradeJoin to apply for the Channel Activation Specialist: Off Trade role at The HEINEKEN Company
Immediate Superior: Channel Lead - Off Trade
Job Grade: 10
Location: Gauteng
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Channel Activation Specialist is to work closely with the sales teams and 3rd party merchandise teams to execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages brands within the Modern Off Trade channel. Leveraging knowledge about customers, competitors and trends in the market. The role will support the Channel Activation Manager in the execution of channel marketing projects to support the delivery of volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets.
We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Channel Lead - Off Trade
Job Grade: 10
Location: Gauteng
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Channel Activation Specialist is to work closely with the sales teams and 3rd party merchandise teams to execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages brands within the Modern Off Trade channel. Leveraging knowledge about customers, competitors and trends in the market. The role will support the Channel Activation Manager in the execution of channel marketing projects to support the delivery of volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets.
KEY RESULTS AREAS
- Support the delivery of Volume, Turnover, Gross Margin and Market Share targets across various channels in the market.
- Support the development of Channel marketing plans for the Modern Off Trade channel across all product and channel brands, leveraging global programmes wherever possible.
- Support the execution and deployment of agreed Channel marketing programmes for the Modern Off Trade channel.
- Valuable time spent in trade to understand channel dynamics, shopper behaviour, activity execution barriers and opportunities.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all projects and initiatives and closely monitors activation KPIs.
- Coordination of 3rd party merchandise briefing and execution of in trade campaigns.
- Work with agencies and key partners to plan detailed activation modules.
- Support tactical marketing interventions within the designated geography.
- Ensure Safe & Compliant on the ground activations.
- Support the execution of promotional activities, such as product launches, promotion, and marketing campaigns, to drive product penetration and increase sales.
- Assist the channel team with reporting and administration through SAP, CRM, procurement, merchandising, budgeting, scorecard, tracking and campaign calendars.
- Follow Heineken Beverages policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- A degree/diploma in Marketing, Economics, Business or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in Trade Marketing/ Sales Operations.
- Experience of working with agencies and project management.
- Demonstrate good skills in applying Customer and Consumer Insights, Offer execution & growth, Market Understanding, Project & relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build strong relationships inside and out of the organization.
- Strong project management skills: ability to juggle multiple projects, organize and prioritize, and respond quickly to changes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks.
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- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Sales and Business Development
- Industries Food and Beverage Services
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#J-18808-LjbffrChannel Activation Specialist: Off Trade
Posted 3 days ago
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We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Channel Lead - Off Trade
Job Grade: 10
Location: Gauteng
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Channel Activation Specialist is to work closely with the sales teams and 3rd party merchandise teams to execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages brands within the Modern Off Trade channel. Leveraging knowledge about customers, competitors and trends in the market. The role will support the Channel Activation Manager in the execution of channel marketing projects to support the delivery of volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets.
KEY RESULTS AREAS
- Support the delivery of Volume, Turnover, Gross Margin and Market Share targets across various channels in the market.
- Support the development of Channel marketing plans for the Modern Off Trade channel across all product and channel brands, leveraging global programmes wherever possible.
- Support the execution and deployment of agreed Channel marketing programmes for the Modern Off Trade channel.
- Valuable time spent in trade to understand channel dynamics, shopper behaviour, activity execution barriers and opportunities.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all projects and initiatives and closely monitors activation KPIs.
- Coordination of 3rd party merchandise briefing and execution of in trade campaigns.
- Work with agencies and key partners to plan detailed activation modules.
- Support tactical marketing interventions within the designated geography.
- Ensure Safe & Compliant on the ground activations.
- Support the execution of promotional activities, such as product launches, promotion, and marketing campaigns, to drive product penetration and increase sales.
- Assist the channel team with reporting and administration through SAP, CRM, procurement, merchandising, budgeting, scorecard, tracking and campaign calendars.
- Follow Heineken Beverages policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree/diploma in Marketing, Economics, Business or equivalent.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- 3+ years of experience in Trade Marketing/ Sales Operations.
- Experience of working with agencies and project management.
- Demonstrate good skills in applying Customer and Consumer Insights, Offer execution & growth, Market Understanding, Project & relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build strong relationships inside and out of the organization.
- Strong project management skills: ability to juggle multiple projects, organize and prioritize, and respond quickly to changes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. HEINEKEN Beverages is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity.
#J-18808-LjbffrChannel Activation Specialist: Route to Market
Posted 1 day ago
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Join to apply for the Channel Activation Specialist: Route to Market role at The HEINEKEN Company
Channel Activation Specialist: Route to MarketJoin to apply for the Channel Activation Specialist: Route to Market role at The HEINEKEN Company
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Channel Activation Specialist is to work closely with Brand, Channel service delivery and Sales teams to help develop and execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages offers & brands within the Route to Market (RTM) channel, leveraging knowledge about customers, competitors and trends in the market. The role will support execution of RTM channel projects to support the delivery of volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets
We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Channel Lead RTM
Job Grade: 10
Location: Gauteng
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Channel Activation Specialist is to work closely with Brand, Channel service delivery and Sales teams to help develop and execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages offers & brands within the Route to Market (RTM) channel, leveraging knowledge about customers, competitors and trends in the market. The role will support execution of RTM channel projects to support the delivery of volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Support the delivery of Volume, Turnover, Gross Margin, Market Share targets and improved BTL ROI for the RTM channels
- Work closely with the Fragmented Channel team is ensuring that we support the channel through our RTM partners.
- Support the development of Channel plans for RTM across all brand categories, leveraging global programmes wherever possible.
- Work closely with Sales Teams, Brands, Channel service delivery teams and RTM partners to design the right mix of activation models.
- Valuable time spent in trade to understand channel dynamics, shopper behavior, activity execution barriers and opportunities
- Support the execution and deployment of agreed Channel programmes in the OpCo, leading projects, workstreams or initiatives as assigned.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all projects and initiatives and closely monitors activation KPIs.
- Support tactical marketing interventions within the relevant Channel.
- Work with agencies and key partners to plan detailed activation modules.
- Ensure Safe & Compliant on the ground activations.
- Support the execution of promotional activities, such as product launches, promotion, and marketing campaigns, to drive product penetration and increase sales in line with channel guardrails and execution standards
- Coordination of 3rd party merchandise briefing and execution of in trade campaigns
- Assist the channel team with reporting and administration through SAP CRM, procurement, merchandising, travel, budgeting, scorecard tracking and campaign calendars.
- Follow Heineken Beverages policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- A degree/diploma in Marketing, Economics, Business or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in Trade Marketing/Sales/ Brand Management/ Channel support.
- Experience of working with agencies and project management.
- Solid understanding of all channels, and HBSA’s RTM.
- Demonstrate good skills in applying Customer and Consumer Insights, Offer execution & growth, Market Understanding, Project & relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build strong relationships inside and out of the organization.
- Strong project management skills: ability to juggle multiple projects, organize and prioritize, and respond quickly to changes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks.
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Seniority level- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Sales and Business Development
- Industries Food and Beverage Services
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Channel Activation Specialist: Route to Market
Posted 3 days ago
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We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior:Channel Lead RTM
Job Grade: 10
Location: Gauteng
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Purpose of the Position
The purpose of the Channel Activation Specialist is to work closely with Brand, Channel service delivery and Sales teams to help develop and execute the activation plan for Heineken Beverages offers & brands within the Route to Market (RTM) channel, leveraging knowledge about customers, competitors and trends in the market. The role will support execution of RTM channel projects to support the delivery of volume, turnover, gross margin and market share targets
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Support the delivery of Volume, Turnover, Gross Margin, Market Share targets and improved BTL ROI for the RTM channels
- Work closely with the Fragmented Channel team is ensuring that we support the channel through our RTM partners.
- Support the development of Channel plans for RTM across all brand categories, leveraging global programmes wherever possible.
- Work closely with Sales Teams, Brands, Channel service delivery teams and RTM partners to design the right mix of activation models.
- Valuable time spent in trade to understand channel dynamics, shopper behavior, activity execution barriers and opportunities
- Support the execution and deployment of agreed Channel programmes in the OpCo, leading projects, workstreams or initiatives as assigned.
- Ensure accurate and timely delivery of all projects and initiatives and closely monitors activation KPIs.
- Support tactical marketing interventions within the relevant Channel.
- Work with agencies and key partners to plan detailed activation modules.
- Ensure Safe & Compliant on the ground activations.
- Support the execution of promotional activities, such as product launches, promotion, and marketing campaigns, to drive product penetration and increase sales in line with channel guardrails and execution standards
- Coordination of 3rdparty merchandise briefing and execution of in trade campaigns
- Assist the channel team with reporting and administration through SAP CRM, procurement, merchandising, travel, budgeting, scorecard tracking and campaign calendars.
- Follow Heineken Beverages policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- A degree/diploma in Marketing, Economics, Business or equivalent.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- 3+ years of experience in Trade Marketing/Sales/ Brand Management/ Channel support.
- Experience of working with agencies and project management.
- Solid understanding of all channels, and HBSA’s RTM.
- Demonstrate good skills in applying Customer and Consumer Insights, Offer execution & growth, Market Understanding, Project & relationship management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build strong relationships inside and out of the organization.
- Strong project management skills: ability to juggle multiple projects, organize and prioritize, and respond quickly to changes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage tasks.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. HEINEKEN Beverages is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity.
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Role Purpose
Support the business through the implementation of relevant marketing activities in alignment with strategic business objectives.
Requirements
- Matric
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications and or equivalent relevant qualification
- 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Marketing Specialist or similar relevant role (essential)
- Hands on experience using marketing data analytics tools (essential)
- Experience in Financial Industry (desirable)
- Develop marketing operational plans based on the marketing strategy per product and audience.
- Effectively implement marketing projects and activities according to the marketing plan to reach
- Effectively prepare, design, produce and implement marketing campaigns / projects to reach the
mediums.
- Prepare all go-to-market messages and material to ensure that the right message is
- Copy writing, editing and proof reading to a determined level to hand over to copy writer for all
- Conduct market research to determine insights about consumer requirements, habits and trends.
- Liaise with external vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns.
- Analyse, measure and present insights on the success of marketing campaigns / projects and
- Brief service providers on project requirements and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.
Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Sales and Business Development
- Industries Insurance
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