Marketing Coordinator
Pietermaritzburg - South Africa
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Job Summary
Marketing Coordinator - Pietermaritzburg
Our reputable client seeks an experienced Marketing Coordinator to support the Marketing Product Sales and After-Sales teams.
The role involves supporting the conceptualisation creation distribution and reporting of marketing and sales materials as well as maintaining digital platforms (e-commerce websites and social media) across South Africa and selected sub-Saharan regions.
Our reputable client seeks an experienced Marketing Coordinator to support the Marketing Product Sales and After-Sales teams.
The role involves supporting the conceptualisation creation distribution and reporting of marketing and sales materials as well as maintaining digital platforms (e-commerce websites and social media) across South Africa and selected sub-Saharan regions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and co-ordinate the preparation and supply of all marketing and sales support material utilising appropriate resources these include but are not limited to Media (print digital & social) PR Shop Profiling POS Catalogues Sales Promotion Material Websites and Social Media pages etc.
- Working through the Marketing Manager together with the Sales and Product teams to design and implement marketing campaigns
- Administration of the monthly marketing calendar and planned marketing activities
- Use tracking systems to report on campaign performance for both online and offline marketing activities and tactics (in line with the marketing budget)
- Prepare and coordinate the end-to-end process of digital communication (newsflashes websites social media channels e-commerce site) to all stakeholders
- Oversee all aspects of marketing stock (merchandise and promotional giveaways) which includes design ordering of replenishment stock regular stock taking and keeping records of all co-marketing expenses
- Assist in the management of outsourced projects to various third-party suppliers (ensuring they are executed on time and on budget with guidance from the Marketing Manager)
- Coordinate and assist with visual displays at shows exhibitions conferences and events where necessary
Requirements
- A tertiary qualification in marketing diploma or degree
- Preferably 4 - 7 years experience in a marketing environment
- Agency experience (Advantageous)
- High level of competency in Microsoft Office (MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint) and a strong understanding of IT systems and applications
- A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop required
- A working knowledge of social media (organic and paid advertising) and Google Analytics
- Good project management capability and an ability to run with multiple projects at different stages at the same time
- Excellent communication customer and staff relationship management skills. International communication skills and experience preferred
- An excellent command of the English language (spoken and written) is essential. Other languages would be advantageous but not essential
- Pro-active responsive and able to meet deadlines and deliver results with passion and a sense of urgency
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail; owning tasking and assignments from end-to-end
- Flexible work schedule when needed
- Valid drivers license and own transport
Due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.
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