Marketing Specialist

*Build relationships internally with all stakeholders and relevant teams to identify product-based marketing opportunities that the marketing team will need to execute on.
*Develop cooperative relationships with agency to create events, monthly promotions, digital campaigns and key strategic initiatives for the AutoZone brand
*Build relationships with suppliers, sellers and partners to identify strong co-branding opportunities, and craft value exchange / co-op marketing agreements with these partners. In addition, you will be required to assist with developing & crafting of proposals to leverage commercial opportunities with suppliers through, timeous execution of campaigns and post campaign reporting.
*Develop in-depth knowledge of your Division and Departments in order to craft meaningful product-based marketing strategies
*Identifying relevant events across South Africa that align with the brand, and helping to source cost effective opportunities to participate at these events and sponsorships.
*Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing campaigns for the brand. Manage, facilitate and develop monthly promotions to suit the customer target
*Liaise, develop and drive execute promotional events and campaigns with external vendors to drive feet to stores and growth of new stores
*Develop and analyse sales data to better plan and determine way forward with regards to the marketing plan promotions (Campaign results, promotional results, conversion rates etc)
*Initiate, support, coordinate, manage and report on key marketing projects that align with the brand strategy, to ensure sustainable markets and continuous customer growth.
*Help support, manage and develop the Digital and e-commerce channel in line with the brand strategies.
*Manage the Omni channel execution plans, as agreed with the marketing manager
*Develop, manage and execute a loyalty subscription model that will deliver enhanced value for all customers

Key Skills
*Project Management and team collaboration skill set
*Must display excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
*Analytical skills, systems savvy and with structured data knowledge
*Detail orientated
*Creative mind-set - be able to craft numerous campaigns across many departments
*Experience of people, planning and performance management
*Self-driven, entrepreneurial spirit and results orientated
*Ability to build collaborative relationships that foster trust and respect
*Team player that can facilitate simplicity enabling team decisions
*Highly driven individual who is self-motivated