Marketing Coordinator

Herotel Telecoms (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Marketing Coordinator to lead local marketing efforts in the East Rand. This role focuses on brand activation, ensuring that marketing activities align with national strategies, and managing local social media presence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. If you're passionate about marketing and eager to make a significant impact in a growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join a team that values creativity and innovation while contributing to brand awareness in the community.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in managing marketing for multiple branches.
• Valid Driver's Licence and willingness to travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage local marketing activities aligned with national strategy.
• Create awareness through brand activations and social media.

Skills

Marketing Management

Brand Activation

Social Media Management

Time Management

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Marketing

Job description

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

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the management of local marketing in a specific Herotel Regional office.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• The local marketing coordinator ensures that all marketing activities are aligned to the national marketing strategy. This majority of the role is brand activation (70-80% of role), with some supporting activities.
• Brand Activations
  • This person is responsible for creating pop-up sales offices / information kiosks while fibre projects are in the building phase.
  • Mobilise regional resources to man kiosks, events etc. and ensure proper training, appearance etc.
  • Must find events or create opportunities for the brand to activate, of which the objective is awareness.
  • Creating awareness at a sponsored event such as a golf day, festivals etc.
  • Flyer drops and knocking on doors if required.
  • How to identify and make the most of a sponsorship opportunity.
  • Fibre permission in-field support.
  • In-person attendance and management of all activations is a key function of this role, which will require working on Saturdays with the following Monday off.
• Social Media Publishing
  • Must look after and maintain the local Facebook pages, updating them with relevant local content as per digital strategy.
• Website Map Maintenance
  • Must ensure that the national website has the latest maps available that shows coverage.
• Must work closely with head office to identify long-term brand awareness opportunities in their markets, including outdoor billboards, radio stations and print opportunities.
• Reporting
  • Manage budget, ensure 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.
• The candidate must be willing and able to travel, at least 2-3 times a month.
• 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.

Application Documentation

You will be required to upload copies of your ID, Driver's Licence and Qualifications as part of your application.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to Previously Disadvantaged Individual candidates in line with Herotel’s Employment Equity Plan.
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• Kindly note that should you not receive feedback from us within 4 weeks of applying, you should consider yourself unsuccessful for the role.