Junior Marketing Coordinator – Port Elizabeth

SUMMARY:
Our client operating in the Wholesale & Retail Industry is currently looking to employ a Junior Marketing Coordinator, to be based in Port Elizabeth.

Applicants must be prepared to travel within the Eastern Cape and occasionally out of the province.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Experience in customer centric industries.
• FMCG experience will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Marketing (to low-medium end market).
• Valid driver’s license and own transport essential.
• Willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape to visit members, and occasionally out of the province.
• Solid understanding of B2B and B2C concepts.
• Good understanding of marketing principles, flyers, catalogues, and events organizing.

• To manage and implement Company and Divisional strategic objectives within a portfolio of members. 
• To build better Businesses and market share by maximising profitability; through effective relationship building, planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies, discovering new and unique marketing initiatives that build brand presence in the marketplace.

• Ensure that all interactions with members, suppliers and every department in the Company are conducted with the level of discipline and excellence expected in all business dealings.
• Participate and contribute to both direct and indirect areas of responsibility in terms of every product and service that is offered to members and suppliers, increasing the division’s income.
• Remain mindful and focused on achieving and maintaining the company’s Vision, Mission, and high standards of professional conduct to all stakeholders.
• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
• Assisting the National Marketing team in developing & promoting the products.
• Providing guidance & added value to our members in the 6 P’s of Marketing (product, price, promotion, place, positioning, people) as part of the “Marketing Management Services” offered. 

• Sales and Profitability Management.
• New Business Development.
• Private Label Management
• Organisational Effectiveness.
• People.
• Relationship and Service Excellence Management.
• Brand Management.
• Administration Management. 
• Promotions