Marketing Officer

The Hiring House; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Officer to enhance their marketing efforts and client relationships. This role involves generating marketing materials, managing communications, and liaising with clients to ensure seamless operational administration. The ideal candidate will possess excellent English communication skills and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a proactive approach to managing technical queries. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success in a highly technical market. If you are passionate about marketing and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or equivalent experience required.
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate marketing materials and maintain communication platforms.
• Liaise with clients and manage operational administration tasks.
• Organize exhibitions and client interactions.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent administrative & organisational skills

Excellent planning & coordination skills

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills

Proactive approach to technical query processes

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to work as part of a team

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications

Equivalent experience in excess of 10 years

Tools

CRM software

ERP systems

Job description

Are you a Marketing Officer looking for a new opportunity? We have a permanent role based in Somerset West.

POSITION INFO :

Marketing and communication :

• Generating and maintaining frequent marketing material, press releases and other material for the company's website, social media platforms and email lists
• Generating product information sheets, product descriptions and datasheets
• Marketing directly to prospective clients
• Organising exhibitions, workshops, and expositions
• Organising client interactions and visits
• Updating, modernising and maintaining the company's Client Resource Management (CRM) facility (including sales forecasts) and Website
• General marketing and communication duties and administration.

Operational administration :

• Liaison with clients, including communication relating to accounts, contracts, invoices and support
• Registration, qualification and onboarding of the company as supplier to customer ERPs and Supplier Portals
• Liaison with external contractors to provide social media, graphic design and website services
• Reporting on Business Development, Marketing and Sales activities to the company's management and board of directors
• Initiating and Managing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential clients
• Maintaining Internal documents, processes and procedures related to Marketing and Sales in accordance with AS9100
• General administration and organisational tasks such as handling supplier and service providers, assisting with travel arrangements, etc.
• May be required to travel locally and internationally

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel etc)
• Excellent administrative & organisational skills
• Excellent planning & coordination skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proactive approach to own and manage technical query processes between suppliers and the company's technical staff.

Recommended Skills and Experience :

• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience;
• Experience with marketing of highly technical products
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

General Skills

• Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information rapidly
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written)