Marketing Officer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist solutions provider in Cape Town is seeking a Marketing Officer to generate marketing materials, organize events, and liaise with clients. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications or equivalent experience, excellent communication skills, and 2-5 years in a relevant industry. This role involves significant operational administration, including CRM management and client communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of suitable experience can replace a degree.
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience with marketing of highly technical products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain marketing materials for the company.
• Organize exhibitions, workshops, and client visits.
• Liaise with clients regarding accounts, contracts, and invoices.

Skills

Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Excellent administrative & organisational skills

Excellent planning & coordination skills

Good analytical and strategic thinking skills

Proactive approach to managing technical queries

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A company specializing in the delivery of complete and comprehensive certification-ready Automation, Simulation, Communication, and Ground Control Solutions seeks a Marketing Officer. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and execution of marketing and communications for the company.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Employee will work as a Marketing Officer and the scope of work will include, but are not limited to:

• Marketing and communication
  • Generating and maintaining frequent marketing material, press releases and other material for the company 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 Client Resource Management (CRM) facility (including sales forecasts) and Website; and
  • 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 a 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 company 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.; and
  • May be required to travel locally and internationally.

Requirements

1. Minimum Qualifications
   • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years.
2. 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; and
   • Proactive approach to own and manage technical query processes between suppliers and company technical staff.
3. Recommended Skills and Experience
   • 2-5 years of relevant industry experience;
   • Experience with marketing of highly technical products; and
   • Familiarity with ERP systems.