Sports Marketing Coordinator

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Sports Marketing Coordinator to join our Centurion team. You will assist in developing and executing marketing strategies for sporting events, teams, and athletes, while managing social media campaigns and coordinating promotional activities.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or related field and 1–2 years of marketing experience, preferably in sports or agency work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of marketing experience, preferably in sports or agency.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and execution of marketing plans for sporting events and initiatives.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across platforms, creating engaging content.
• Support coordination of promotional activities, media events, and fan engagement.
• Liaise with sponsors and partners to ensure successful activation of marketing agreements.
• Conduct market research and analyze campaign performance to provide insights and recommendations.

Skills

Social media management

Content creation

Campaign coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or related field

Tools

Social media platforms

Content creation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Sports Marketing Coordinator to join their dynamic team in Centurion . This role is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of marketing strategies to promote sporting events, teams, and athletes. You will play a key role in managing social media campaigns, coordinating promotional activities, and supporting partnership activations. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of the sports landscape, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating engaging marketing content. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the exciting world of sports marketing and gain valuable industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and execution of comprehensive marketing plans and campaigns for sporting events and initiatives.
• Manage and grow the organization's social media presence across various platforms, creating engaging content.
• Support the coordination of promotional activities, media events, and fan engagement initiatives.
• Liaise with sponsors and partners to ensure successful activation of marketing agreements.
• Conduct market research and analyze campaign performance to provide insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, preferably within the sports industry or at an agency.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and content creation software.