Marketing Coordinator

On behalf of our client we are seeking a competitive creative and highly organised Marketing Coordinator to support the development and implementation of the companys marketing strategy.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Sales & Marketing Manager to coordinate marketing activities manage communication channels oversee marketing expenditure coordinate events and support branch marketing requirements while ensuring consistent brand visibility and engagement.

Salary & Benefits:

• Negotiable

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Identify focus areas and forecast expenditure by category.
• Establish a supplier base for all marketing requirements. (Designers outdoor media suppliers print companies etc.)
• Respond to requests from Branch Managers and assist with ad-hoc marketing requirements.

• Budget for annual expenditure by category.
• Monthly report on actual expenditure by category.
• Request quotations and frequently conduct comparisons between suppliers to establish value.
• Assist with the preparation of a bi-annual Sales and Marketing presentation.
• Ensure accurate reporting of Marketing expenditure.
• Open supplier accounts and ensure that all suppliers are Vat-registered have up to date ITF263s.
• Ensure all expenses have compliant invoices and are accurately captured and posted by Accounts

• Online advertising. (Website Facebook Mailchimp Google My Business Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Email signatures Tidio Classifieds.)
• Posting regularly on social media platforms.
• Replying to all messages posts and comments.
• Ensuring graphics are given to sales staff for WhatsApp business stories.

• Outdoor Media. (Billboards Lamp post signage premises branding interior and exterior.)
• Events. (ADMA golf days annual fishing competition Field days In-store promotions year-end functions for staff and management.)
• Participating in planning meetings.
• Running of events. (Staffing catering and general supplies.)
• Set-up and pack-down. (Coordinating with event organisers on logistics and timings.)
• Reconciling event expenditure.

• Look for or draft informative articles to distribute to clients. Ensure these are thoroughly proofed before being published online or in local magazines.
• Assist branches with their marketing requirements.
• Ordering and distribution of apparel and giveaways.
• Checking on staff uniform requirements. (Sizing ordering and logistics.)
• Ordering and distributing year-end gifts in line with the annual budget.
• Participate in a weekly update and planning meeting.

Key Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Creative thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Budget monitoring and cost control skills.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in social media management and digital marketing platforms.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong proofreading and content review skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications:

• Marketing Business Communications Public Relations or a related qualification
• Previous experience in a marketing communications or coordination role.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing activities will be an added advantage.
• Experience coordinating events and working with external suppliers is desirable.
• Valid drivers licence is an added advantage.