Marketing Coordinator

Herotel Sonic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A national telecommunications company based in Duduza is seeking a Marketing Coordinator responsible for local marketing and brand activations. The role entails managing marketing strategies, overseeing events, and maintaining local social media presence. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of experience in marketing, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. This position requires working on Saturdays for activations with the following Monday off.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in managing marketing for multiple branches.
• Willingness to travel at least 2–3 times a month.
• Ability to work on Saturdays for activations.

Responsibilities

• Manage local marketing in specific regional office.
• Ensure marketing activities align with national strategy.
• Conduct brand activations and manage events.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Team player

Education

Relevant qualification in Marketing

Job description

Applications are invited for the Marketing Coordinator position to be based in Duduza.

Purpose Of The Role

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the management of local marketing in a specific Herotel Regional office. The majority of the role is brand activation (70-80% of role), with some supporting activities.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensures that all marketing activities are aligned to the national marketing strategy.
• Brand Activations
  • Creates pop‑up sales offices / information kiosks while fibre projects are in the building phase.
  • Mobilises regional resources to man kiosks, events etc. and ensures proper training, appearance etc.
  • Finds events or creates opportunities for the brand to activate, with objective of awareness.
  • Creates awareness at a sponsored event such as a golf day, festivals, etc.
  • Conducts flyer drops and knock‑on door activities if required.
  • Identifies and maximises sponsorship opportunities.
  • Provides fibre permission in‑field support.
  • Manages all activations in person, which will require working on Saturdays with the following Monday off.
• Social Media Publishing
  • Maintains the local Facebook pages and updates them with relevant local content as per digital strategy.
• Website Map Maintenance
  • Ensures that the national website has the latest maps available that show coverage.

• Works closely with head office to identify long‑term brand awareness opportunities in their markets, including outdoor billboards, radio stations and print opportunities.
• Reporting
  • Manages budget, ensures that marketing spend is aligned to fibre‑take‑up rate targets.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• 2 to 5 years’ experience in managing the marketing needs for multiple branches.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least 2–3 times a month.
• Ability to work on Saturdays for activations as required; the following Monday will be given off.
• Valid Driver's Licence.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure.Problem‑solving skills.
• Time management skills.
• Team player.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).

Education Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Marketing will be an advantage.

Please Note

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates in line with Herotel’s Employment Equity Plan.
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