Job Description

Eastern Cape, Port ElizabethMonthly Cost To Company (Market related)Our client operating in the Wholesale & Retail Industry is currently looking to employ a Junior Marketing Coordinator, to be based in Port Elizabeth.Applicants must be prepared to travel within the Eastern Cape and occasionally out of the province.Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Experience in customer centric industries.
• FMCG experience will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Marketing (to low-medium end market).
• Valid drivers license and own transport essential.
• Willingness to travel within the Eastern Cape to visit members, and occasionally out of the province.
• Solid understanding of B2B and B2C concepts.
• Good understanding of marketing principles, flyers, catalogues, and events organizing.

Purpose of Position:

• To manage and implement Company and Divisional strategic objectives within a portfolio of members.
• To build better Businesses and market share by maximising profitability; through effective relationship building, planning, developing and implementing marketing strategies, discovering new and unique marketing initiatives that build brand presence in the marketplace.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:Develop Company Brand by:

• Ensure that all interactions with members, suppliers and every department in the Company are conducted with the level of discipline and excellence expected in all business dealings.
• Participate and contribute to both direct and indirect areas of responsibility in terms of every product and service that is offered to members and suppliers, increasing the divisions income.
• Remain mindful and focused on achieving and maintaining the companys Vision, Mission, and high standards of professional conduct to all stakeholders.
• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
• Assisting the National Marketing team in developing & promoting the products.
• Providing guidance & added value to our members in the 6 Ps of Marketing (product, price, promotion, place, positioning, people) as part of the Marketing Management Services offered.

Key Performance Areas:

• Sales and Profitability Management.
• New Business Development.
• Private Label Management
• Organisational Effectiveness.
• People.
• Relationship and Service Excellence Management.
• Brand Management.
• Administration Management.
• Promotions

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of applying, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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