Job Description

Our global client is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to join the Port Elizabeth team

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  Create comprehensive strategic marketing plans and manage their implementation
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  Manage a country-specific marketing budget.
  
• Plan and facilitate media buying and creative development for traditional media in addition to digital advertising and new media placements.
  
• Forge partnerships with local stakeholders including media, federations, sponsors, and industry peers.
  
• Participate in host city stakeholder management, facilitate associated marketing obligations ,and support Operations team with community liaison and communications.
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  Work closely with functional leads within the EMEA and Global Marketing teams and Regional Operations teams
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  Develop a keen understanding of regional and local markets.
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  Develop content, campaigns, and maintain social media accounts for portfolio
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  Develop and execute media and PR plan to achieve positive brand and event coverage for country.
  
• Facilitate event weekend media, PR, and social media schedules to output high quality content and endorsements.
  
• Seek opportunities for brand marketing, lead generation and development in collaboration with the broader marketing team.

Requirements

• Grade 12
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  Relevant Bachelorsxe2x80x99 Degree
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  Minimum 4 xe2x80x93 5 yearsxe2x80x99 marketing management experience
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  Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
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  Excellent negotiation skills
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  Proficient in MS Office
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  Valid Drivers license
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  Ability to work some weekends and non-traditional hours
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  Must be willing to travel extensively

xe2x80xa2 Grade 12 xe2x80xa2 Relevant Bachelorsxe2x80x99 Degree xe2x80xa2 Minimum 4 xe2x80x93 5 yearsxe2x80x99 marketing management experience xe2x80xa2 Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written xe2x80xa2 Excellent negotiation skills xe2x80xa2 Proficient in MS Office xe2x80xa2 Valid Drivers license xe2x80xa2 Ability to work some weekends and non-traditional hours xe2x80xa2 Must be willing to travel extensively