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Are you a proactive, organised professional with a passion for retail operations and delivering excellence across multiple locations? We are looking for a dynamic Co-Ordinator to play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of merchandising strategies, promotions, and operational initiatives across our region.
As the Co-Ordinator, you will act as the critical link between the Support Office, Buying teams, and stores, ensuring alignment and consistency in the execution of product ranges, promotional activities, and merchandising standards. Your ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and drive operational excellence will directly contribute to increased sales, improved profitability, and an exceptional customer experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence retail performance on a regional scale, supporting stores to achieve their objectives through effective planning, communication, and execution.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric is required
Diploma or Degree in Retail Management, Business Administration, or related field is advantageous
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a retail management with focus in GMD
Experience working with multiple store formats and regional teams
Expected to Travel and sleep over depending on the nature of the project within the Region.
Competencies:
Strong organisational and coordination skills with stores and management.
Motivate and communicate with GMD staff in stores to drive sales.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Collaborative and customer-focus driven.
Proactive and solutions-oriented in decision making.
Strong follow-through and accountability.
Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing retail environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and utilise your initiative.
Sound understanding of retail operations and merchandising principles.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of SAP.
Understanding of GMD floor plans in conjunction with category management.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Coordination
Support implementation of category plans, promotions, campaigns and new product rollouts.
Coordinate communication between stores, regional operations, and the GMD category management team.
Ensure planogram compliance and monitor store execution through reporting and feedback.
Assist with the setup and execution of seasonal campaigns and special projects.
Ensure Standards and best practices is defined accordingly.
Administrative Support
Maintain accurate records of product listings, supplier information, and price changes.
Compile and distribute weekly reports on sales, stock, and promotional performance.
Track and follow up on store queries, product issues, and delivery discrepancies.
Range and Merchandising Support
Liaise with Category buyers and planners on product availability and store allocations.
Support development and roll-out of merchandising guidelines for new ranges.
Assist stores with all queries especially on planograms, space planning, and display standards.
Provide input on store feedback to help refine assortment and merchandising strategies.
Provide opportunities with buying office and vendors to create and improve sales.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate closely with internal departments been Marketing, Supply Chain and Buying.
Maintain effective communication with stores and relevant stakeholders to ensure operational readiness to enhance sales.
Support coordination of supplier interactions and ensure adherence to company policies.
Closing Date: 13 June 2026
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Discover who we are
Welcome to Pick n Pay, where family values and customer-centricity converge to create an unparalleled shopping experience. Since 1967, when the visionary Raymond Ackerman championed the cause of consumers by acquiring the first few stores, the Ackerman family's dedication has steered our journey of growth and expansion.
Today, Pick n Pay stands tall across South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Lesotho, embodying our commitment to serving communities far and wide. Additionally, we proudly hold a 49% share in TM Supermarkets, a Zimbabwean retail giant, further extending our reach and impact.
Our core offering spans groceries, clothing, and general merchandise, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our customers. But our dedication doesn't stop there. We go beyond the ordinary, offering value-added services that align with the evolving expectations of our patrons.
The Group strives to address socio-economic challenges through the supply of high-quality, affordable food for all customers, while providing significant employment and economic opportunities across its value chain.
To ensure utmost convenience and accessibility, Pick n Pay operates through various store formats, including both franchised and owned establishments. Whether you step into our stores for a quick grocery run or a leisurely shopping spree, expect nothing less than a seamless and enriching experience at Pick n Pay—the quintessential family store focused on you, our valued customer.
