Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Montblanc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Montblanc in Johannesburg seeks a Marketing & Communications Admin to assist daily activities and manage administration for marketing tasks across retail and wholesale channels.

The role focuses on executing marketing strategies, coordinating campaigns, events and reporting in a fast-paced luxury environment. Strong MS Office and English skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years marketing/sales administrative experience.
• Team player with proven results orientation.
• Represents the Maison in attitude and demeanor.
• Solid knowledge of operational controlling tasks and tools.
• Strong analytical skills for marketing and sales projects.
• Fluent in English, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the annual retail and wholesale marketing strategy across all channels including events, social media, and promotions.
• Assist in optimizing regional marketing relevance to contribute to sales targets and brand image.
• Ensure marketing plans are delivered on time for internal and external accounts.
• Coordinate a layered calendar of marketing activities for South Africa.
• Support coordination of marketing plans for product launches, local campaigns and events.
• Contribute to compiling marketing activities for reporting to Regional HQ.
• Provide support for organization of trade fairs, events, and activations.
• Assist with coordination with agencies, suppliers, and partners.
• Support budget tracking and monthly accruals.

Skills

Team player

Results-oriented

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

SAP proficiency

Strong communication

Autonomy

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Education

B Degree

Post-graduate professional courses

Project management methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel (Advanced)

SAP

Job description

Your MissionAssist the department in their daily activities. Perform day-to-day administration and communication of Marketing & Communication tasks.

Your MissionAssist the department in their daily activities. Perform day-to-day administration and communication of Marketing & Communication tasks.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

Marketing Strategy & Execution Support

• Support the execution of the annual retail and wholesale marketing strategy across all marketing channels, including events, social media, and promotional activities.
• Assist in optimizing organizational relevance throughout the Marketing Team network in the region to contribute to sales targets and maintain a strong brand image.
• Help ensure marketing plans are delivered on time for all internal and external accounts.

Campaign & Activity Coordination

• Support the coordination of a layered and combined calendar of marketing activities for South Africa.
• Assist in the management and coordination of marketing plans, focusing on activities such as product launches, local relevancy campaigns (e.g. Father’s and Mother’s Day etc..) and events/exhibitions/branding initiatives.
• Contribute to compiling all marketing activities undertaken by internal and external accounts for best practice sharing and reporting to Regional HQ .

Events & Exhibitions Assistance

• Provide support for the organization of trade fairs, events, and activations.
• Assist with coordination efforts involving external agencies, suppliers, and partners.
• Support Marketing activities linked to retail and wholesale points of sale, including photo shoots, local opportunities.
• Help with the planning of pitches, case studies, and reports with local and regional Teams.
• Assist in following up with local and regional marketing teams for monthly reviews.

Reporting & Analysis

• Support the production of end-of-campaign or activity reports post each activity, detailing ROI, key learnings, and ensuring these reports are shared with key stakeholders.
• Provide support and reporting for all launch events and activities across South Africa.

Administrative Support

• Perform various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation and continuity of the marketing department.
• Support budget tracking and maintenance including monthly accruals.
• Cooperate with Regional Marketing departments to ensure proper implementation of Brand Experience strategy, and submit regular reporting
• Assist with A&P Budget, cost and expenses forecasts, in collaboration and alignment with regional marketing team

Sales Channels Operation Support ( Retail & Wholesale)

• Manage sales aids ordering and roll-out for boutique and office team; stationery, and any other consumables
• Assist with any updates or changes to the Boutique Operations files when needed
• Assist and support any renovations planned for the boutiques as well as general maintenance of boutiques upkeep, including a monthly audit of appearance
• Manage and assist with Boutiques uniform orders, implementation and replenishment to the boutique
• Assist with Purchase Orders creation, supplier invoice coding and submission to finance
• Assist with any updates on contracts for wholesale partners and Retail operations, when needed
• Assist with any updates on Retail model stock and JOOR entries, when needed

Learning And Development

• Maintain awareness of all advertisements and information about the Brand
• Follow-up on competition and build dedicated studies
• Self-development towards industry trends

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

Incumbent profile

• 3-5 years marketing/sales administrative experience
• Team player
• Proven results orientation
• Represents the Maison in attitude and demeanor
• Solid knowledge of the tasks and tools of operational controlling
• Strong analytical skills for marketing and sales commercial projects
• Proven experience in full MS Office products (advanced excel); with proficiency SAP as an advantage
• Good communication skills and fluent in English; both oral and written
• High degree of autonomy and motivation
• Capable of dealing with demanding deadlines
• Ethical and rigorous
• Strong organizational skills
• Very good interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude, curiosity and strong affinity for challenges
• Experience in retail or luxury is an advantage

Key competencies

• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Creativity and innovation
• Customer focus
• Agile learning
• Collaboration
• Integrity and trust
• Engagement/self-management
• Technical knowledge/expertise

Academia And Qualifications

• B Degree
• Post-graduate professional courses
• Project management methodologies (advantageous)