Assistant Manager Marketing Planning

Toyota SA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing Planner to focus on product and marketing strategies. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications in marketing, experience in the motor industry, and strong analytical skills. This role emphasizes project management and detailed market analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making within the sales and marketing group.

Qualifications

• Motor industry experience preferred.
• Experience in project management is advantageous.
• PC literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Focus on product and marketing planning.
• Compile marketing strategies and team briefs.
• Conduct market research and analysis.
• Manage product presentations and launches.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical skills

Project management

Innovative ideas

Perseverance

Integrity

Education

NQF Level 5 Qualification in Marketing or related

Tools

MS Office Advanced

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Marketing Planning, this position will focus on product and marketing planning. This position forms part of the Sales & Marketing Group and is based in Johannesburg.

Key Performance Areas

• New and current model planning – market trends analysis, specification, volumes, market share, price image
• Marketing strategy compilation and team briefings – competitor analysis, target customer, product positioning
• Marketing plan compilation coordination
• Product briefs, marketing briefs, specification sheets and dealer bulletins
• Market research – usage, initiation and additional requirement identification
• Product presentations – media launches
• Product project management
• Market trends analysis and reporting
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• NQF Level 5 (240 credits on level 8 framework) Qualification in Marketing or related
• Motor industry experience and experience in project management will be advantageous.
• PC literacy (MS Office Advanced) and SAP knowledge will be advantageous
  
  

Competencies

• Decision making
• Innovative ideas
• Analytical skills
• Perseverance
• Project management
• Integrity
  
  

Important Dimensions

• Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Good communication (both written and verbal)
• Analytical thinking
• Initiative
  
  

THIS APPOINTMENT WILL BE MADE IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY POLICY