homechoice is a leading South African homeware retailer. For 40 years we’ve helped our customers create beautiful homes they love with an innovative range of quality products they can afford.

The ideal candidate for this role will be responsible for developing copy for all marketing materials produced by homechoice across all digital and print channels. You will write copy that sells, engages and entices the customer to engage with homechoice and purchase our products.

What you will love doing in this role

• Write effective sales-driven marketing copy for all our digital and print channels
• Ensure a consistent brand tone is maintained across all platforms
• Write engaging copy that is clear and tailored to meet both the channel and target market profiles
• Experience writing for retail market brands is preferred
• Constantly strive to improve workflow and processes to work more efficiently and accurately
• Deadline-driven
• Effectively manage change in the creative department
• Build interdepartmental relationships for effective communication

What you’ll need to do this role

• Degree or Diploma in Copywriting, English or Communication
• A minimum of 1-2 years’ copywriting experience in advertising, retail advertising, digital copywriting, direct marketing or below-the-line advertising
• Able to take ownership and produce engaging product copy with minimum guidance
• Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
• Excellent writing and grammar skills

What we will love about you

• Good communication skills and an enquiring mind
• Deadline-driven with a passion for retail
• Innovative and articulate in communicating your ideas
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solver and proactive
• Good planning and organisational ability

Behaviors we love

• Wow my customer
  • Walk in my customers’ shoes
  • Deliver on my promises
  • Deliver insight-led solutions my customers need
• Treat the business as my own
  • Take accountability
  • Be curious, creative & explore opportunities
  • Do it right & at the right time
• Play as a team
  • Be helpful
  • Be inclusive
  • Find the fun