Marketing Coordinator

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

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Modimolle is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to manage local marketing efforts. Responsibilities include brand activation, social media management, and collaboration with the head office on awareness opportunities. Applicants should have 2 to 5 years' experience in marketing and be willing to travel. A relevant qualification is advantageous, and a valid Driver's Licence is required. Saturdays will be required for activations.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience in managing the marketing needs for multiple branches.
• Must be willing and able to travel, at least 2-3 times a month.
• Must be willing to work on Saturdays for activations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all marketing activities align with the national marketing strategy.
• Create and manage local marketing initiatives.
• Maintain local Facebook pages and websites with relevant content.

Skills

Ability to work quickly and under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Time management skills

Team player

Communication skills (written and verbal)

Education

Relevant qualification in Marketing

Job description

Overview

Marketing Coordinator position based in Modimolle.

Purpose of the role :

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

Key Performance Areas 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

• % 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 close 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,

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.

This person must be willing to work on a Saturday at activations as is required, in which case the 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

Relevant qualification in Marketing will be an advantage.

Notes

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

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