Robert Bosch SA wishes to give a graduate with a marketing qualifications, a great opportunity for on the job training for a period of 2 years. This position is based in Midrand. To maximise further growth potential in South Africa and provide resources to support the Africa expansion strategy Powertools team requires a dedicated trainee to handle work in areas of product introductions, administration, analytical tasks and project roll outs as assigned by the Department Manager

• Handling general sales force enquiries (quotations, internal requisitions, stock availability etc.)
• Ranging & Planograming
• Help with Export or over border related  queries.
• Prepare POS solutions
• Material Master housekeeping
• Inventory planning & procurement – work closely with Jnr. Brand Manager.
• Stock/Inventory management
• Inbound logistics liaison – track shipments & work closely with Freight Forwarders
• Sales & Margin Report Analysis and Interpretation
• Service level analysis & reporting + interpretation
• Prepare quarterly Sales promotions + tracking + measurement
• Event planning + coordination, e.g. Regional Sales Meetings, Press Days
• Costing of imports + part number loading on SAP
• Merchandising + updating of the Rollout register
• Carry out Market research projects & Market Intelligence (competitive benchmarking).

PR coordination & handle queries – Liaison with PR agency on posts to Social Media platforms (FB, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube) and press releases to print media (local publications: Engineering News, Construction World, Mining News, DIY Trade news etc).

• Marketing Degree/Diploma
• Hons Marketing degree will be an added advantage or 1 yr previous Marketing experience
• Good understanding of the management supply chain process
• Excellent grasp of  merchandising applications
• Ability to grasp technical applications