Marketing Coordinator

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.

POSITION INFO:

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

• 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 driver’s license and own transport