Marketing Coordinator (Brand Management) at Clicks Group

Introduction

• To assist the Brand Manager II with the planning, implementation of category marketing plan, exclusive and private label plan, marketing initiatives and tasks as required to maximize sales.

Job description

Job Objectives:

• To ensure that the brands have maximised sales and ensure that sales targets are achieved.
• To plan, organise and implement the roll-out of the marketing plan for the Clicks brand
• To understand and deliver on the strategic plans by developing the marketing strategy of the brand
• To liaise with suppliers on marketing briefs, stocks, timing schedules and creative material to ensure brand building to achieve sales targets
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure that the delivery of marketing plans are achieved
• To co-ordinate the company projects as assigned by the Marketing and Brand Manager and ensure that projects delivered within the deadline / timeframe
• To ensure that marketing plans are within the marketing budgets set and obtain the best return on investment
• To ensure that the marketing initiatives are planned timeously and meet the requirements of the Marketing and Brand Manager and key stakeholders by deadlines issued.
• To ensure that new launches are done timeously and communication with all key stakeholders are done at each business process.

Minimum requirements

Education:

• Essential: Matric
• BA / BCOMM Degree – Marketing / Digital Marketing
• Subjects: Communication, Finance, Marketing Management Principles, Economics, Business Management

Experience:

• Essential: 3 years Marketing / Brand Management Co-ordinator
• Essential: Marketing Management National Diploma

Knowledge:

• Impact of Consumer Protection Act
• Working knowledge of marketing processes
• Business Planning process
• Consumer insights – working knowledge
• Knowledge of the media and advertising environment
• Understand brand planning and activation principles

Skills:

• Experience with social media management and content creation
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Essential competencies:

• Working with People
• Writing and Reporting 
• Presenting and Communicating Information 
• Creating and Innovation 
• Planning and Organising 
• Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations 
• Following Instructions and Procedures 
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives