Marketing Coordinator

First Distribution; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to assist in organizing events and managing partner accounts. This role involves creating and implementing marketing plans, liaising with suppliers, and ensuring successful execution of internal and external events. The ideal candidate will have a Marketing Diploma and 2-3 years of experience in coordination and project management. Join a dynamic team where you can showcase your skills and passion for marketing while contributing to exciting projects that drive the company's success.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in marketing coordination and events.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project plans for marketing activities.
• Liaise with vendors and manage event budgets.
• Maintain vendor marketing portal and submit claims.

Skills

Event Coordination

Project Management

Marketing Strategy

Supplier Negotiation

Digital Marketing

Education

Marketing Diploma

Job description

The purpose of the Marketing Coordinator is to assist with organizing events for the region and attend partner meetings with sales and brand managers, you will be overseeing partner accounts and closely working with account managers.

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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Create, implement, and manage project plans for various marketing activities

• Prepare marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
• Implement and coordinate approved marketing activities in the quarterly marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
• Liaise with all role players: Vendors, Product managers, Suppliers.
• Keep an updated task list and project sheet for all marketing activities and events.
• Schedule regular progress meetings with Brand Managers to ensure activities are carried out as per the approved marketing plan.
• Obtain approval and sign-off from Brand Managers for marketing activities.
• Maintain a tracking sheet for all marketing activities.
• Manage marketing briefs for marketing activities.

Liaise with suppliers for events and branded marketing collateral

• Keep and maintain an updated trusted supplier database.
• Manage the procurement process with Brand managers and suppliers. From sourcing to final delivery.
• Negotiate the best pricing and best quality.
• Ensure that all vendors and company brand guidelines are adhered to.

Plan and execute internal and external company events as well as regional events

• Assist with company regional events and functions.
• Keep a project sheet for all events and functions.
• Liaise with trusted suppliers.
• Manage event budget to prevent overspending.
• Assist with setup and registration.
• Manage all suppliers and processes required for a successful event.
• Create a post-event report for all events.
• Book and make travel arrangements if required.

Vendor portal and claims administration

• Responsible for maintaining and updating the vendor marketing portal with marketing activities.
• Submit claims with POE as per vendor requirements.
• Work closely with finance administrator regarding quotes and invoices related to marketing projects.

OUR CORE VALUES:

• Trust

It is the starting point of being able to work together. When we trust, we feel safe.

Be happy at work and love what you do. This is an overall productivity booster and enhances performance.

• Teamwork

Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another, fostering a healthy atmosphere with mutual support, thus allow-ing everyone to achieve their own work-related goals.

• Integrity

Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.

• Accountability

Accountability allows us to learn. Be accountable for the consequences of your actions.

• Respect

Respect is not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.

• Passion

Passion is the energy that keeps us going. Everyone at Epsidon, puts their heart into their work and is passionate about be-coming the best version of themselves.

Professionalism and positivity are the demonstrated attitudes with internal and external stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you’ll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Marketing Diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of experience in marketing coordination with experience in events, and project management.
• IT Distribution experience is an advantage.
• Digital Marketing experience would be an added benefit

Office Requirements:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• Working hours are from: 08:00 – 17:00.
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

Note:

• This is a permanent position subject to a three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.

Please submit your CV application to our dedicated careers email address at [e-mail] , accompanied by a Motivational Letter. This letter should detail your qualifications, skills, and experiences, aligning them with the specific job functions of the role you are applying for.

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