Marketing and Sales Representative

SUMMARY:
A conservation company working within the tourism space is looking for a Marketing and Sales Representative

POSITION INFO:

The objective of the Marketing and Sales Representative includes assisting in organizing marketing campaigns, going to market with marketing strategies and developing sales through Travel Industry and School/University Networks. This work will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the company''s Marketing and Sales department and the attainment of its goals, as well as for the long-term growth of the company.

Training/Education requirements

Marketing degree and/or equivalent - 5 – 7 years’ experience (a minimum of 3 years in sales and a minimum of 3-5 in marketing) - Hospitality qualification

Requirements for work experience/skills Personal characteristics

• Extensive experience and knowledge of the tourism and or media industries • Previous Sales Rep / Business Development Manager experience. • Strong administrative skills • 3-5 years’ experience at a managerial level would be advantageous • Professional demeaner • Driven • High levels of attention to detail • the ability to positively influence people • the ability to professional represent the business • the ability to take initiative • Ability to work under pressure and manage stress • team work • the ability to follow up effectively

Areas of responsibility

• Undertaking daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the marketing department’s activities • Supporting Marketing Executives in organizing various projects • Growing of Sales through the Travel Industry Networks • Growing of Sales through the School & University Networks Work tasks • Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities • Support marketing executives in organizing various projects • Assist with various PR and or Industry related events. • Assist with the hosting of VIP clients, Travel Agents or Media at the reserve. • Travel domestically to visit Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Schools and Universities in order to grow Sales for our Game Reserve and its Outdoor Education. • Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.) • Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information • Prepare and deliver promotional presentations • Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts • Write marketing literature (brochures, press releases etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market • Communicate directly with clients and encourage trusting relationships • Collaborating with the sales & marketing manager, internal teams, clients and partners on sales & marketing strategies. • Helping identify marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation. • Learning and working with various types of software for digital marketing. • Working closely with the Hospitality and Operations Teams on the reserve. • Assistance with writing of newsletters and press releases. • Giving presentations to internal and external stakeholders. • Maintaining a marketing database., formatting and editing a range of documents. • Understanding company product and brand. • General office duties. • Creating and interpreting a variety of reports

Package

• Salary R 35 000p/m
• Car
• Cellphone Allowance
• Provident Fund

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