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Marketing Assistant - Chanel - JhbFull job description - Marketing AssistantPosition: Marketing AssistantReporting to: Marketing ManagerDivision: ChanelEmployee Type: PermanentLocation: JohannesburgPURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe core purpose of the role is to work together with the Marketing Manager and Brand Team to develop the brand in South Africa through optimum use of the A&P investment tools, adaptation of international strategy and ensuring a 360xccx8a approach to all local marketing strategies, ultimately growing market share and brand image in South Africa.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide Support to Brand Strategy and Developmentxc2xb7 Be a custodian of the brand image in South Africa, maintaining brand equity and integrity at all timesxc2xb7 Assist the Marketing Manager to adapt global strategies to suit the local market and to meet the retailers expectations while fully adhering to all international brand rules and guidelinesxc2xb7 Assist the Marketing Manager to develop and present brand strategy to retailers at seasonal strategy sessionsxc2xb7 Liaise with senior marketing and other managers to understand marketing goalsxc2xb7 Present marketing and branding ideas to senior managersxc2xb7 Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirementsSales Performancexc2xb7 Regularly review business performance to ascertain challenges and opportunitiesxc2xb7 Assist in the management of inventory to ensure brand stock levels in house meet both the brand and organisational requirementsxc2xb7 Report on brand performance monthly as required (including but not limited to sales, retailers performance, SKU performance, PR, new launches)xc2xb7 Assist in the management of new launches including stock tracking with demand planning, receipt of retailer orders vs plan, stock distribution (together with POSM) from the warehouse, communication with the sales team, proactive adaptations to plans to maximise launch potential and follow up and reporting following launch periodxc2xb7 Engage in research to gain relevant information including but not limited to competitors, pricing and target marketsStakeholder engagement and managementxc2xb7 Build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure full support of the brand in the marketxc2xb7 Work with stakeholders to gain maximum exposure for the brandxc2xb7 Co-ordinate and implement PR activity including distribution of new launches and tracking and reporting on local media and digital coverageBudget and financial responsibilitiesxc2xb7 Allocate resources and work with others to ensure specified budgets and ROI requirements are observedMarketing/Brand Support Functionsxc2xb7 Systematically develop processes that provide relevant information and support to the Marketing Manager, including but not limited to:2 Inventory review and reporting2 Monthly brand reporting2 Retailer sales performance and stock reporting2 Administrate the process flow of all new products both internally and externally to ensure products are loaded correct and timeous2 Timeous accurate completion and submission of all retailer buy plans/master files and seasonal marketing/online booking calendars and forms2 Timeous and accurate management of price increases as required2 Ensure all documents are accessible at all times2 Deliver within set deadlines2 Provide optimum service levels to all stakeholders internally and externallyxc2xb7 Manage customer and consumer queries professionally to achieve a positive outcomexc2xb7 Assist with project-based assignments set out by the Marketing Manager to gain knowledge and practical experience in development-focused tasksxc2xb7 Track competitor activity monthly and gain learnings from analysisxc2xb7 Spend time in-store to obtain trade experience/knowledge and gain customer insightsCOMPETENCIESxc2xb7 Taking decisions and initiating action, taking responsibility for thesexc2xb7 Working with peoplexc2xb7 Writing, reporting and communicationxc2xb7 Persuading and influencingxc2xb7 Planning and organisingxc2xb7 Delivering results & meeting customer expectationsxc2xb7 Adapting and responding to changexc2xb7 Coping with pressures and setbacksxc2xb7 Analysingxc2xb7 Entrepreneurial and commercial thinkingSKILLSxc2xb7 Understanding of brand management and marketing conceptsxc2xb7 High attention to detailxc2xb7 Proactive, adaptable and flexiblexc2xb7 Organised with ability to multi-task, ensuring deadlines are prioritized and metxc2xb7 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with internal/external partnersxc2xb7 Strong communication and reporting skillsxc2xb7 Business acumenxc2xb7 Results drivenMINDSETxc2xb7 Energetic team player with the ability to positively impact the internal Shiseido teamxc2xb7 Proactive self-motivated attitude that delivers results and works towards excellencexc2xb7 Compliant with all policies, procedures, ethics & values in the businessMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONSxc2xb7 Business/Marketing degreexc2xb7 Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including word processors, spreadsheets, design applications and presentation programmes)xc2xb7 2 - 3 years brand/marketing experiencexc2xb7 Cosmetics industry experience in the luxury sector is advantageousJob Type: PermanentAbility to commute/relocate:Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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