Job Description

Marketing Officer2024-09-04 - 2024-11-02PermanentCPT001593Information Technology ServicesMarketingWestern Cape, Somerset WestAre you a creative and dynamic marketing professional eager to make an impact? Do you have a passion for crafting compelling campaigns and driving brand growth? Our client is looking for a passionate Marketing Officer to join their dynamic Operations Team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the development and execution of marketing and communications for the company.ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The Employee will work as a Marketing Officer and scope of work will include, but are not limited to:Marketing and communication:

• Generating and maintaining frequent marketing material, press releases and other material for our client's website, social media platforms and email lists;
• Generating product information sheets, product descriptions and datasheets;
• Marketing directly to prospective clients;
• Organising exhibitions, workshops, and expositions;
• Organising client interactions and visits;
• Updating, modernising and maintaining Client Resource Management (CRM) facility (including sales forecasts) and Website; and
• General marketing and communication duties and administration.

Operational administration:

• Liaison with clients, including communication relating to accounts, contracts, invoices and support;
• Registration, qualification and onboarding of our client as supplier to customer ERPs and Supplier Portals;
• Liaison with external contractors to provide social media, graphic design and website services;
• Reporting on Business Development, Marketing and Sales activities to our client's management and board of directors;
• Initiating and Managing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential clients;
• Maintaining Internal documents, processes and procedures related to Marketing and Sales in accordance with AS9100;
• General administration and organisational tasks such as handling supplier and service providers, assisting with travel arrangements, etc.; and
• May be required to travel locally and internationally.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years.
• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written);
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel etc.);
• Excellent administrative & organisational skills;
• Excellent planning & coordination skills;
• Strong communication skills;
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills;
• Proactive approach to own and manage technical query processes between suppliers and our client's technical staff.
• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience;
• Experience with marketing of highly technical products; and
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

*ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*

Merand Recruitment