Senior Marketing Coordinator

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets in Durban seeks a Senior Marketing Coordinator to join our Purple Team. You will drive campaigns, coordinate regional initiatives, and partner with internal teams to execute marketing strategies.

The role requires 2–3 years in marketing and related admin experience, plus a valid driver’s license. You’ll support budgets, analyze market trends, and help create compelling materials that elevate our brand across Africa and the UK.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in administrative management.
• 2–3 years in operations admin or support.
• 2–3 years in marketing.
• Valid driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implements marketing campaigns by outlining strategy objectives and forecasts.
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analysing data.
• Coordinates with graphics department to manage promotional materials.
• Supports regional campaigns and major initiatives.
• Researches market trends and competitors.
• Manages budgets by comparing actuals to plans.
• Create and optimize marketing materials.
• Ensure messaging aligns with strategy.
• Coordinate information flow and project management with senior teams.

Skills

Administrative management

Operations administration

Marketing

Driver's license

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Marketing Coordinator to join our team in Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywoodbets You Will

• Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.
• Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.
• Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• 2 - 3 Years Administrative Management
• 2 - 3 Years Operations Admin or Support
• 2 - 3 Years Marketing
• Valid driver’s license Essential

Bonus To Have

• Diploma/Degree in a Marketing or a related field.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

Operational

• Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analysing strategy objectives and sales forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organising promotional presentations; updating calendars.
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing reports.
• Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Supports regional marketing teams with major campaigns.
• Researches competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Monitors budgets by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Create, deliver, edit, and optimize marketing materials.
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with marketing strategies.
• Provide support to marketing department.
• Coordinate flow of information and communication and disseminate it according to plan/strategy.
• Create thought leadership materials.
• Research media coverage and industry trends.
• Develop fresh story ideas.
• Conduct extensive media outreach.
• Improve communication efficiencies within company.
• Management and coordination of special projects
• Works directly with senior management on projects
• Management of advertising in print, TV and online
• Identify branding and partnership opportunities as well as new business opportunities and branding roll out (containers, taxi ranks, billboards, radio, newspaper etc.)
• Advise on improving promotions and personalising for specific brands/outlets/markets
• Manage formal and informal partnership with suppliers, customers and other companies
• Train new team members and ensure that all employees are up-to-date on current marketing standards and procedures.
• Delegation of tasks and deadlines
• Set marketing budget and create projects, direct resources, and establish benchmarks that ensure budget goals are met.
• Management of junior marketing team and intern

Other

• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Will be required to travel
• Manage Team
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Communication
• Problem Solving

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best?

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered.

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!