Marketing Executive

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

The Marketing Executive is involved in developing marketing campaigns to promote our brands and products. It is a varied role that is challenging, inspiring and fast-paced which involves supporting the General Manager and the team in planning, advertising, public relations, event organisation, product development, distribution, sponsorship and research.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organizations
• Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships
• Issuing POs for all marketing activities
• Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press – local, regional, national and specialist publications – or on the radio, depending on the organization and the campaign
• Ordering Group stationery such as boxes, bags and ribbon
• Managing the inventory of media related timetables such as billboards, magazine, newspapers and digital as well as collecting proofs and statistics for adverts
• Update the social media platforms
• Managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs
• Writing and proofreading copy
• Liaising with designers and printers
• Organizing and attending photo shoots when necessary
• Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials
• Maintaining and updating customer databases
• Organizing and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions
• Sourcing and securing sponsorship
• Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies
• Involvement in managing budgets
• Evaluating marketing campaigns
• Monitoring competitor activity
• Other duties as assigned by the manager in line with business exigencies and continuity

Qualifications and Experiences

· 2 years’ experience in a dynamic marketing environment coupled with specific industry knowledge

• Knowledge in marketing, branding and copywriting
• A degree in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, business/management, psychology

Attributes:

• Good analytical and numeracy skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of social media
• Budget and cost analysis experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to use initiative and work under pressure
• Creativity and drive
• Flexible disposition
• Capable of working in a team
• influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent spoken and written skills particularly in English.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.