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  • Posted: Oct 31, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Here at Yoco we want to make it easier for small business owners to do business. We’re all about simplifying the complicated things so that they’re smooth, easy and clever where it matters most - your sales. Our mobile card readers allow you to accept payments when and where you need to, by connecting to your smartphone or tablet. Our free busi...
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    Events Assistant

    • Assist with the planning, organising and management of Johannesburg based internal and external events from start to finish.
    • Working with the Sales, Growth and Brand Marketing teams to ensure objectives of all departments are met through the eventing channel.
    • Collaborate with internal staff, and external contractors to ensure successful event operations.
    • Provide post event analysis, budget recons and participant feedback and incorporate learning into future events.
    • Manage all Johannesburg event operations (preparing venue, invitations, food, drinks etc.).
    • Develop strong product knowledge and be able to act as key product demonstrator at industry events and roadshows.
    • Represent the company at industry and social events


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    Event Administration

    • Assist with preparing and compiling marketing collateral, source new venues and prepare a detailed project plan and projected budget for each event.
    • Create and maintain timelines and budget.
    • Coordinate site visits and scheduling of events, continuously updating our online events calendar.
    • Build and maintain relationships with new and existing suppliers ensuring the usage of qualified supplier services.
    • Manage suppliers output and their service delivery and ensure payments are up to date prior to events.
    • Monitor payment allocations against budget and ensure sign off.
    • Order and maintain marketing collateral stock for Johannesburg.
    • Assist with the general operational and administrative requirements within the Marketing and Communications team and respond to marketing telephone calls and email enquiries.

    IDEAL CANDIDATE | WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

    Key Requirements To Perform Responsibilities

    • Relevant Diploma / Degree in either Marketing or Events Planning
    • At least 2 year's experience in a similar role.
    • Sales experience not compulsory but advantageous.
    • Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Willingness to work on weekends and evenings as needed to support above responsibilities (approx. 20%).
    • Knowledge and experience with marketing techniques, social media and industry trends.
    • Demonstrates extreme attention to detail and professionalism

    Personal Attributes

    • Good attention to detail: detail oriented individual who focus on quality and accuracy.
    • Initiative: self-starter, who takes action to achieve goals on a proactive basis.
    • Planning and organising: establishes priorities and manages schedules within a pressurised environment.
    • Work Standards: sets high goals or standards of performance for self, producing work timeously and accurately.
    • Work under pressure: ability to work well in a pressurised work environment.
    • Multitasking: ability to cope with multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
    • Flexibility: is able to work overtime occasionally and able to adapt and embrace change. Work together with colleagues and staff to enhance the team's overall performance.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Yoco on www.yoco.co.za to apply

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