Marketing Officer Somerset West

SUMMARY:
Applications should comprise a cover letter, CV (including 2 to 3 references), proof of tertiary qualifications and tertiary academic transcript.

POSITION INFO:

Looking for an exceptional and passionate individual to join the 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:

• Generating and maintaining frequent marketing material, press releases and other material for the company website, social media platforms and email lists;
• Liaison with clients, including communication relating to accounts, contracts, invoices and support;
• Registration, qualification and on boarding of the company 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 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.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor''s Degree in Marketing and Communications; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years.

Required Skills and Experience:

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; and

Proactive approach to own and manage technical query processes between suppliers and technical staff.

Recommended Skills and Experience:

2-5 years of relevant industry experience;

Experience with marketing of highly technical products; and

Familiarity with ERP systems.

General Skills

Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information rapidly;

Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects;

Ability to work independently;

Strong problem-solving skills; and

High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written).