Job Description

A vacancy exists in the Pietermaritzburg office of a national firm of Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors for an experienced Marketing Consultant to commence duties as soon as possible.

Main Responsibilities

Daily Marketing Activities

Develops and maintains a keen understanding and working knowledge of the competitive environment in order to provide advice and counsel to the Staff, Managers and Directors which will ensure the firm's competitive edge and ability to continually take market-share.

Understands and markets the firm's various service lines and increase the brand awareness nationally.

Design, order and distribute marketing materials and literature

Responsible for internal campaigns

Assist with the collation of information for promotional literature

Writing articles and promotional material for the company

Maintenance of social media sites (website, twitter and Facebook)

Updating and maintaining the marketing department's documentation and databases

Managing events, exhibitions, booking venues as required.

Facilitation and co-ordination of the corporate social responsibility initiatives of the firm

Development and circulation of internal newsletter and other communication

Media

Managing Press events & press kits

Monitoring media coverage

Researching and evaluating new media and magazines

Financial Aspects

Measure the effectiveness of marketing activities

Identify and suggest cost-effective marketing activities for the brand and service lines

General

Provide general support to all Managers and Directors

Development of the annual Marketing Strategy and operational plan and ensuring successful implementation thereof.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Marketing

3-5 years' experience in a marketing environment

Must have social and media website expertise

Behavioural Competencies

Must pay attention to detail

Team player with the ability to work independently and under pressure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills - must be able to compile, analyse and report on statistics

Innovative and creative thinking skills

Must be energetic and innovative

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: R15000,00 - R23000,00 per month

Work Location: In person