Marketing Coordinator

First Distribution; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to enhance their event management and marketing efforts. This role involves creating and implementing marketing plans, managing partner accounts, and coordinating events to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate will have a Marketing Diploma, 2-3 years of experience in marketing coordination, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values trust, teamwork, and passion, and contribute to exciting marketing initiatives that drive the company's success. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in marketing coordination and event management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project plans for various marketing activities.
• Liaise with vendors and manage procurement processes for events.
• Plan and execute internal and external company events.

Skills

Event Management

Project Management

Marketing Coordination

Digital Marketing

Communication Skills

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.

Performance Standards

1. Create, implement, and manage project plans for various marketing activities.
2. Prepare marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
3. Implement and coordinate approved marketing activities in the quarterly marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
4. Liaise with all role players: Vendors, Product managers, Suppliers.
5. Keep an updated task list and project sheet for all marketing activities and events.
6. Schedule regular progress meetings with Brand Managers to ensure activities are carried out as per the approved marketing plan.
7. Obtain approval and sign-off from Brand Managers for marketing activities.
8. Maintain a tracking sheet for all marketing activities.
9. Manage marketing briefs for marketing activities.
10. Liaise with suppliers for events and branded marketing collateral.
11. Keep and maintain an updated trusted supplier database.
12. Manage the procurement process with Brand managers and suppliers, from sourcing to final delivery.
13. Negotiate the best pricing and best quality.
14. Ensure that all vendors and company brand guidelines are adhered to.
15. Plan and execute internal and external company events as well as regional events.
16. Assist with company regional events and functions.
17. Keep a project sheet for all events and functions.
18. Liaise with trusted suppliers.
19. Manage event budget to prevent overspending.
20. Assist with setup and registration.
21. Manage all suppliers and processes required for a successful event.
22. Create a post-event report for all events.
23. Book and make travel arrangements if required.
24. Responsible for maintaining and updating the vendor marketing portal with marketing activities.
25. Submit claims with POE as per vendor requirements.
26. Work closely with finance administrator regarding quotes and invoices related to marketing projects.

Core Values

1. Trust: It is the starting point of being able to work together.
2. Teamwork: Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another, fostering a healthy atmosphere with mutual support.
3. Integrity: Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.
4. Accountability: Accountability allows us to learn.
5. Respect: Respect is not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.
6. Passion: Passion is the energy that keeps us going.

Everyone at Epsidon puts their heart into their work.

Requirements

1. Marketing Diploma or equivalent.
2. 2-3 years of experience in marketing coordination with experience in events and project management.
3. IT Distribution experience is an advantage.
4. Digital Marketing experience would be an added benefit.
5. Office-based working environment.
6. Semi-formal dress code.
7. Working hours are from: 08:00 – 17:00.
8. Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
9. Reliable transport to and from the office.
10. This is a permanent position subject to a three-month probationary period.
11. You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
12. Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
13. You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.

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