11/02/2019
Auto Pedigree has a Brand Manager opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced marketing professional.
The Brand Manager will be responsible to manage and co-ordinate all marketing and brand activities for the company.
The role will be based in Spartan, Johannesburg and will report to the Marketing Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Brand Management:
• Assist with implementation and co-ordination of the marketing strategy in all respects.
• Control, coordinate and manage the brand and CI elements, including implementation.
• Internal and communication of marketing activities.
• Timeous follow up with agency on briefs and timelines; create briefs where necessary.
• General assistance in the marketing & sales environment from admin to implementation and the provision of sales fulfilment material.
Administration:
• Overseeing the existing general administrative functions within the department:
o Marketing items stock management
o Distribution of stock and marketing materials
o Administration of marketing budget.
o Control of quotes, purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, petty cash. Follow-up on payment where required.
• Manage overall email and telephonic requests for marketing and delegate to the correct people.
• Research new marketing trends and opportunities to introduce new marketing tools / initiatives.
• Build relationships with key suppliers, internal customers and partners.
• Coordination of ad hoc requests.
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of marketing, advertising or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in project planning and management.
• Experience in marketing disciplines (PR, sponsorship, ATL, BTL, TTL, online, social media).
• Strong background in terms of web/online/search marketing as well as the management of brand within the context of social media.
Minimum Qualification:
• A recognized tertiary Marketing qualification.
Minimum Requirements:
• Unendorsed valid South African driver’s license and own vehicle.
• Computer literate, MS Office – expert level needed on PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of marketing industry as a whole.
• Knowledge of printing, file types, colours, paper, materials (vinyl/Perspex), dies fabrications, lighting and distribution.
• Knowledge of content production for digital marketing.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Competencies:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Marketing and Promotions skills
• Brand strategy development and implementation
• Application of social media for marketing purposes
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
• Time & Priority Management which includes the ability to consistently work within a deadline and well under pressure, working quickly and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Problem Analysis and Problem Solving skills
• Planning and Organizing skills and the ability to remain organized in a pressurized environment.
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Attention to detail – a perfectionist
• Ability to work well in a team
Personal Attributes:
• Commitment
• Professional
• Resilient
• Strong leadership presence / ability
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability and originality
• Outgoing
• Creative and inquisitive
• Mature and knowledgeable
• Reliable
• Deadline driven, having a sense of urgency in work delivery.
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Self-sufficient
Should you wish to discuss your interest in confidence, please contact Direshnee Naiker, Marketing Manager: [email protected]
The process of applying for a transfer into the opportunities that are being advertised is as follows:
The opportunity is advertised and the interested applicant needs to discuss his interest in applying for the position with his line manager. Once the discussion has taken place, the applicant can now be in contact with the recruiting line manager who will not process the application until the line manager has been informed and is aware of the applicant’s intentions. The applicant will now be considered for the position. The company’s Recruitment & Selection Process will be followed for all applicants in the interest of fairness.
Closing date for applications is the 15th February 2019. If you have not received feedback by 22nd February 2019, you may consider your application as having been unsuccessful
