Marketing Manager - Sandton, South Africa - The Joblink

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Sandton, South Africa

3 weeks ago

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Description

Contact person for this position:
Amori Prinsloo

A leading Southern African manufacturer, importer, wholesaler, and distributor of quality LED lighting is looking to employ a Marketing Manager.

OVERALL, PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The primary responsibility is to attract more customers to buy from the company and to raise brand awareness through the creation of marketing campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

BCom Degree/Diploma in Marketing or Equivalent
Experience in social media and other digital marketing channels.
510 years working experience as a Marketing Manager
Competitor Analysing experience
Market Research experience
Experience as a language editor will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE

Microsoft Office Suite
Product Knowledge
Extensive knowledge of marketing strategies, channels, and branding.

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and work under pressure
Planning skills
Attention to details
Organisational skills

ATTITUDE / BEHAVIOUR

Conscientious
Delivery orientated
Punctual, accurate and strong attention to detail
Honest and reliable
Flexible/adaptive to change
Positive attention
Deadlinedriven
Analytical

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Generating new business leads.
Increasing brand awareness and market share.
Coordinating marketing strategies with the sales, financial, public relations, and production departments.
Proactively ensure that all design work, advertising, signage, promotions, and activations are done timeously.
Liaising with suppliers regarding marketing material and ensuring that the best pricing is obtained.
Initiate marketing campaigns supported by research and recommend promotions of products based on previous promotions, peak periods, and sales analysis.
Develop, implement, and control the company's marketing strategy.
Create and prepare an annual marketing budget.
Keeping informed of marketing strategies and trends.
Coordination of marketing campaigns with customer and sales activities and measuring results against date in order to forecast business impact or opportunities.
Monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing communications
Creating a wide range of different marketing and display materials.
Working closely with design agencies and assisting with new product launches, campaigns, and activations. Quality and Compliance

QUALITY AND COMMPLIANCE

Adhere to specified standards, policies, practices, and procedures.
Use appropriate tools to conduct work, and ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness thereof.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organised work area.
Identify and recommend areas / ways to improve processes. Team Collaboration and Personal Performance

TEAM COLLABORATION AND PERSONAL PERFORMANCE