{"id":36635,"date":"2026-05-26T14:02:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/growth-and-performance-partnerships-lead-merchants\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:03:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:03:34","slug":"growth-and-performance-partnerships-lead-merchants","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/growth-and-performance-partnerships-lead-merchants\/","title":{"rendered":"Growth and Performance Partnerships Lead (Merchants)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re building a Commerce Media capability that helps our merchants grow by connecting them to high-intent customers across our ecosystem and digital channels. This role sits at the centre of that ambition. You will work directly with merchants to design, commercialise, and deliver marketing initiatives that drive measurable sales outcomes, combining platform-led opportunities with broader digital marketing strategies. This is a commercial, client-facing role that requires both strong sales capability and a solid understanding of digital marketing and campaign performance.<\/p>\n<p>What You\u2019ll Be Responsible For<\/p>\n<p>Merchant Growth &amp; Commercial Development<\/p>\n<p>Engage merchants to understand their:<\/p>\n<p>\tGrowth objectives<br \/>\n\tTarget customers<br \/>\n\tMarketing budgets<br \/>\n\tDevelop and present tailored marketing solutions that drive measurable business outcomes<br \/>\n\tIdentify opportunities to expand and deepen existing merchant engagement over time<br \/>\n\tOwn the full commercial lifecycle:<br \/>\n\tOpportunity identification \u2192 proposal \u2192 agreement \u2192 delivery oversight<\/p>\n<p>Campaign Strategy &amp; Solution Design<\/p>\n<p>Recommend how merchants should approach marketing across:<\/p>\n<p>\tPlatform-led channels (in-app, CRM, owned channels)<br \/>\n\tExternal paid media channels<br \/>\n\tAdvise on:<br \/>\n\tCampaign structure<br \/>\n\tChannel mix<br \/>\n\tBudget allocation<br \/>\n\tTranslate marketing activity into clear commercial outcomes<\/p>\n<p>Digital Marketing &amp; Performance Insight<\/p>\n<p>Apply working knowledge of:<\/p>\n<p>\tPaid media (e.g. Meta, Google, display)<br \/>\n\tCampaign funnels and targeting approaches<br \/>\n\tConfidently interpret and discuss:<br \/>\n\tCost per click (CPC)<br \/>\n\tClick-through rates (CTR)<br \/>\n\tConversion rates<br \/>\n\tReturn on investment (ROI \/ ROAS)<br \/>\n\tGuide merchants in making informed, performance-driven decisions<\/p>\n<p>Relationship Management &amp; Advisory<\/p>\n<p>\tBuild strong, long-term partnerships with merchants<br \/>\n\tAct as a trusted advisor, not just a supplier<br \/>\n\tProactively identify opportunities for:<br \/>\n\tEnhanced campaign performance<br \/>\n\tIncreased investment<br \/>\n\tBroader participation across available marketing initiatives<\/p>\n<p>Performance &amp; Continuous Improvement<\/p>\n<p>\tMonitor campaign performance and outcomes<br \/>\n\tTranslate results into actionable insights<br \/>\n\tUse performance data to inform future recommendations and drive merchant growth<\/p>\n<p>Cross-Functional Collaboration<\/p>\n<p>\tWork closely with internal teams to:<br \/>\n\tDeliver campaigns effectively<br \/>\n\tEnsure alignment between commercial objectives and execution<\/p>\n<p>What We\u2019re Looking For<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\t5+ years in a mix of:<br \/>\n\tDigital marketing or performance marketing<br \/>\n\tMedia \/ advertising sales or partnerships<br \/>\n\tRetail, e-commerce, or marketplace environments<\/p>\n<p>You must have:<\/p>\n<p>\tExperience working with merchants or clients<br \/>\n\tExperience advising on or managing marketing spend<\/p>\n<p>Skills &amp; Capability<\/p>\n<p>\tStrong commercial and sales ability<br \/>\n\tSolid understanding of:<br \/>\n\tPaid media channels<br \/>\n\tCampaign performance metrics<\/p>\n<p>Ability to:<\/p>\n<p>\tStructure solutions (not just sell products)<br \/>\n\tTranslate marketing into commercial impact<br \/>\n\tComfortable engaging both:<br \/>\n\tCommercial stakeholders<br \/>\n\tMarketing teams<\/p>\n<p>What Success Looks Like<\/p>\n<p>\tRevenue growth driven through merchant marketing initiatives<br \/>\n\tIncreased merchant participation and ongoing campaign activity<br \/>\n\tExpansion of marketing engagement within existing merchant relationships<br \/>\n\tStrong campaign performance and measurable outcomes<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website (  ) or<\/p>\n<p>weaverfintech.simplify.hr<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/weaverfintech.simplify.hr","_company_name":"Weaver Fintech Ltd","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[15],"job-types":[12],"class_list":{"0":"post-36635","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-publish","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-western-cape","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/36635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36635"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=36635"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=36635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}