Job Description

Job Summary

• Responsible for the Marketing of the ID/IT and AE business units and all aspects of Marketingxc3x82 ATL, BTL, TTL, working in conjunction with supporting department in order to reachxc3x82 marketing objectives and goals

Key DutiesCampaign Management

• Development and Implementation of New Product Introductions via strategic ATL and BTL initiatives including Television, Print, Online, Public Relations, Launch, Activations, Promotions, point of sale etc
• BTL: Activities include compiling briefs, working with creative agencies as and when required,xc3x82 project managing the creative, layout and content of the below-the-line material, as well as liaisingxc3x82 with the relevant people for approvals
• Project Manage product launches in line with New Product Introductions
• Brief and manage Media agencies to develop optimal media strategies for NPI
• Brief and manage Creative agencies to develop local and/or adapt global creative for NPI
• Manage PR agencies to develop key PR initiatives to ensure maximum exposure is received andxc3x82 PR activities enhance brand and product awareness
• Post campaign analysis to ensure maximum ROI

Digital Marketing

• Develop and manage all Digital Marketing activity together with the agency for the ID/IT and AE business units
• Provide Digital marketing manager with all relevant digital assets to ensure the company website is updated as per NPI strategy
• Brief Digital Marketing Manager and Digital agency on digital requirements as per NPI strategies,xc3x82 outlining objectives and targets
• Brief digital marketing manager, digital agency and PR agency on SNS requirements per NPI and/or on an on-going basis

Budget Management

• Monthly management & up-dating of marketing budget plans for the assigned Company assigned BUxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s
• Overseeing total budget spend for the ID/IT and AE Business unit
• Processing payments to agencies/ vendors for Marketing initiatives
• Following global procurement process to ensure maximum value received from initiatives and costxc3x82 saving KPIxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s met
• Develop overall yearly marketing plan and budget

Product Marketing

• Collating and distributing product information and marketing campaign information to the sales team, to be filtered to the relevant accounts

Events and Activation Managementxc3x82

• Managing NPI, Consumer and trade shows by project managing each individual show, in conjunction withxc3x82 events management companies and other agencies
• Ensure all elements of the show ie concept, idea generation, concept and collateral sign off, budget, stock,xc3x82 promoter briefing, giveaways, merchandising etc. are within the project time lines in order for the show to bexc3x82 successful

Reporting

• Provide reports and analysis as required
• To prepare presentations, proposals, plans, contact reports as necessary

Organization InfluenceExtensive High Level Strategic / Operational Interaction with (Internal): Product Management, Corporate Marketing; GTM, Export Sales, Sales/ KAM Team, Service, Finance, Procurement;xc3x82
LogisticsExternal Interaction with: Media Agency, Creative Agency, PR Agency, BTL agency, Trade customers, Journalists, Production AgenciesNature and Purpose of the Interaction:xc3x82

• Product management: Marketing strategy and implementation, product specs, images
• Corporate Marketing: BU Marketing strategy alignment with Corporate Marketing strategy
• GTM: Execution of GTM Strategies within the Marketing strategy ie POP Placementxc3x82
• Export Sales: Marketing collateral, product images & specs
• SALES/ KAM Team: share marketing strategy, product images & specs
• Finance: Budget management, invoice payments to vendors
• Procurement: vendor applications, purchase evaluation formsxc3x82
• Media/ Creative/ PR/ BTL Agency: Briefs related to Marketing strategies, management ofxc3x82 media/ creative/ PR assets as per Marketing campaigns
• Trade customers: images, specs, broadsheet approvals
• Journalists: queries related to product specs, images, PR activations via PR Agency

Required Experience

• B Com Marketing/B Com Management/Diploma in Sales & Marketing
• 3 xc3xa2xc2x80xc2x93 5 years related experience

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Good knowledge of marketing, sales and general warehouse procedures
• Proven track record in customer relations
• MS Office at an advanced level
• Ability to use database for recording and reporting
• Possession of a reliable vehicle and a valid driverxc3xa2xc2x80xc2x99s licence

Required Competencies

• Highly motivated with an outgoing personality with a focus on partner relationship building
• Honesty, integrity and ethical conduct at all times
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and partners
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Able to meet all deadlines and targets for the department
• Negotiation and administrative skills
• Solid interpersonal and communication skillsxc3x82
• Project management skills
• Strong presentation and writing skills
• Results oriented and self-motivated
• Strategic thinker and creative marketer
• Attention to detailxc3x82
• Ability to work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally when required
• Ability to multi-task on a number of various tasks at hand
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trend information and apply to marketing scope

Cultural Diversity

• Experience working within a diverse culture and ensuring harmonious working relationshipxc3x82 between employees is vital
• Interface with cross functional work teams such as dealers, customer support/services/xc3x82 sales/marketing/ finance etc

Analysis

• Approval Process
• Campaign development to support BU objectives

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel
• Travel for business meetings within the Gauteng and SA provinces
• May have to attend Adhoc regional and Global conferences, however this varies per year

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