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A results driven, self-motivated and resourceful Marketing And Sales Project Manager with a proven ability to develop and strengthen management teams in order to maximise company profitability and efficiency.

Responsible for fostering a healthy organisational culture that encourages teamwork and collaboration. Responsible for the day-to day running of the business with a particular emphasis on Marketing , Sales and business development. Making sure that the business continues to grow by way of developing new clients whilst maintaining its existing customer base.

January 2014 to Date

Tsogo Sun, 

Montecasino

Profile

Project Marketing and Sales Manager

• RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implement and approve all marketing activities including creative, media, artwork, briefs, PR and marketing material.
  • Conduct research, develop and maintain baselines for strategic marketing and operational plans.
  • Manage project timelines, quality issues, resources, scope of work and budget for marketing projects. 
  • Conduct brand touch point reviews for each product bi-annual basis to ensure the maintenance of Brand standards. 
  • Compile pre- and post-brand communications report.

Profile

• Project Marketing and Sales Manager 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and approve all marketing activities including creative, media, artwork, briefs, PR and marketing material.
• Conduct research, develop and maintain baselines for strategic marketing and operational plans.
• Manage project timelines, quality issues, resources, scope of work and budget for marketing projects. 
• Conduct brand touch point reviews for each product bi-annual basis to ensure the maintenance of Brand standards. 
• Compile pre- and post-brand communications report.
• Formulate and implement a Brand plan which aligns to the National Marketing Strategy.
• Manage the implementation of marketing campaigns across different platforms in conjunction to the marketing plan.
• Manage relationships with agencies and brand performance including Corporate Identity of the company brand.  
• Oversee the execution of initiatives on the annual promotional calendar and provide support to inhouse within the allocated region.
• Develop and maintain sound business relations with clients in conjunction with Sales.
• Develop in-market plans for market entry, product awareness, and driver-partner engagements.
• Drive local activations and ensure positive ROI on all brand engagements including showcase events, partnerships, and field activities.
• Prepare performance and financial reports, planning and budgeting cycles.
• Analyse the performance environment of the marketing department and facilitate the development of macro and operational plans to support the delivery of the mandate of the departments within that environment.
• Develop targeted consumer targeted customer acquisition and retention plans.
• Interact and build relationships /network with people in the industry, strengthen current relationships.
• Make recommendations regarding branding of products and Company.
• Measure product performance in relation to competitors.
• Draw up comprehensive sales and marketing plans that includes, targeted customers, markets, and platforms, including digital, branding activities.
• Compile and present strategy to reach targeted marketing activities and in line with sales targets.
• Monthly reporting to management.
• Empower sales team with marketing campaigns that help drive sales.
• Drive sales, marketing, and distribution campaigns.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities, establish relationship with the decision makers in the industry as per sales strategy. 
• Knowledge In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator. 
• Monitor the progress and standard of job preparation by operations and administration staff.
• Provide full client report to management regarding client relationships or event specific issues. 
• Organizing Sponsorship for particular events. 
• Ensure that events and content delivery strategies and plans are aligned with the organisations strategic and financial objectives in collaboration with executive management and board members. 
• Managing the planning, organizing, promoting, facilitating and coordinating of different types of events. 

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong leaderships skills in board governance, new business development.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial management principles.
• Entrepreneurial with commercial acumen and excellent management skills.
• Setting the highest professional standards for others to follow. 
• Thinking about the implications of programs, policies, and decisions.
• Ability to focus on core missions. 
• Able to navigate multiple formats of content while meeting each of their needs for maximum impact.
• Writing up grant and fund raising applications. 
• Ability to oversee technical and non-clinical departments
• Ability to oversee effective public awareness campaigns.
• A motivated team player who is results driven.
• Results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit

Current Completing My Degree in Business Administration and I hold a Diploma In Media Practices Specialising In Marketing  

Regenesys Business School

•  Degree 
  • In Business Administration 
  • Currently Studying 

Boston Media House 

• Diploma: 
  • Media Practices 
  • Completed 2013