Sports Marketing Coordinator

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development budget

Dynamic sports marketing environment

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Sports Marketing Coordinator to support campaigns for regional sports events and leagues in Klerksdorp. The role focuses on digital marketing, social media engagement, and event promotion to boost brand visibility and attendance.

You will develop and execute campaigns, manage content, and coordinate activities with sponsors and media to grow engagement across the North West region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of marketing experience with a focus on digital and social media management.
• Passion for sports and understanding of the sports industry landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong copywriting abilities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing marketing strategies and campaigns for sports events and teams.
• Manage and create engaging content for social media platforms, driving follower growth and interaction.
• Coordinate promotional activities, including advertising, PR, and partnership activations.
• Support planning and execution of sports events, ensuring smooth logistical and marketing operations.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance and provide regular ROI reports.
• Liaise with media outlets, sponsors, and community partners to build strong relationships.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media management

Event promotion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Sports Management

Tools

Social media management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an energetic and creative Sports Marketing Coordinator to join their team, supporting initiatives for various sports events and leagues in Klerksdorp . This role is ideal for someone passionate about sports and skilled in digital marketing, social media engagement, and event promotion. You will play a key role in developing and executing marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility, drive event attendance, and engage with sports enthusiasts across the region, contributing to the vibrant sports culture of North West .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing strategies and campaigns for sports events and teams.
• Manage and create engaging content for social media platforms, driving follower growth and interaction.
• Coordinate promotional activities, including advertising, public relations, and partnership activations.
• Support the planning and execution of sports events, ensuring smooth logistical and marketing operations.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance and provide regular reports on key metrics and ROI.
• Liaise with media outlets, sponsors, and community partners to build and maintain strong relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sports Management, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on digital and social media management.
• Passion for sports and a good understanding of the sports industry landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong copywriting abilities.
• Proficiency in social media management tools and analytics platforms.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Professional development budget for marketing and sports industry training.
• Be part of an exciting and fast-paced sports marketing environment in Klerksdorp .
• Flexible work arrangements allowing for a good work-life balance.