Manager Marketing Planning

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

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Sandton seeks a Marketing Research and Product Planning professional. The role involves analyzing market trends, coordinating marketing strategies, and managing product projects. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in the motor industry and a qualification in Marketing. Proficiency in MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant motor industry experience.
• Experience in project management will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Focus on Marketing Research and Product Planning.
• Coordinate marketing plans and manage product projects.
• Analyze market trends for new and current models.

Skills

Decision making

Innovative ideas

Analytical skills

Perseverance

Project management

Integrity

Education

NQF Level 6 qualification in Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting to a Senior Manager of Marketing Planning, this position will focus on Marketing Research and Product 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 and market share, price image
• Marketing strategy compilation and team briefings – competitor analysis, target customer, product positioning
• Marketing plan coordination
• Product brief, marketing brief, specification sheet and dealer bulletin preparation
• Market research – initiation, usage, and additional requirement identification
• Product and project related presentations
• Product project management
• Market trends analysis and reporting
• Overseeing an Assistant Manager’s portfolio

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• NQF Level 6 (360 credits - 8 level framework) qualification in Marketing or related qualification
• Relevant motor industry experience (±4 years)
• Experience in project management will be advantageous.
• PC Literacy (MS Office package)

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
• People management

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