Dealer Development And Marketing Co-Ordinator

First Automobile Works; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company seeks a Dealer Development and Marketing Co-ordinator to oversee the roll-out of dealer development plans and ensure brand compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in marketing or business along with 2-4 years of relevant experience in project management. This role involves managing relationships with dealers, preparing reports for internal teams, and conducting site visits nationwide. A Code 8 licence is required.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role.
• Direct OEM Project management experience is a must.
• Proven track record in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage dealer development roll-out plan.
• Align brand CI with dealer standards.
• Prepare project updates and reports for management.
• Conduct regular dealer site visits and audits.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in marketing or business

Job description

Dealer Development and Marketing Co-ordinator

Location: Head Office

Specifications

Complete management and oversight of FAW dealer development roll‑out plan.

Directly responsible for the alignment and correction of brand CI to dealer level.

Responsible for ensuring all facility signage and visibility elements are to standard and comply with developed guides.

Will oversee updates and further development from both marketing and other department requirements in terms of FAW customer facility.

Liaison for the dealer teams as well as external contractors.

Preparation of project updates for weekly and monthly meetings — development and consolidation of reports for presenting to internal management teams.

Preparation and dispersion of monthly reporting

Project pipeline completeness.

Time management arrangements.

Cost and assistance tracking and reporting.

Dealer status in line with sales department and network management

Submission of weekly and monthly reporting on project timelines.

Regular visits to dealer sites (National level) with audit teams.

Direct liaison with branch DP's regarding the preparation and tracking of project roll‑out.

Ensuring policy alignment and initiation roll‑out.

Direct liaison with finance on dealer account management — outstanding invoices and payment processes.

Assessing dealer network display and communication material to ensure adherence to CL guidelines.

Oversight on POS ordering for CL alignment and management.

Involvement with the initiation, conceptualisation, planning and preparation for marketing events (head office, branches, and dealer network).

Involvement on the preparation planning for event planning and execution.

Maintenance of marketing network database and distribution lists.

Assist with coordination of in‑house training sessions — planning of dealer attendance, bookings, and movement arrangements.

Assist with development and deployment of online training portal projects, fixes and further roll‑out.

Simultaneous management of department projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree / Diploma or equivalent tertiary level qualification in marketing, business or related field

2-4 years of similar role experience and knowledge.

Direct OEM Project management / Dealer Development experience non-negotiable

Must have proven track record with Project Management

Code 8 licence