Marketing Coordinator - CPT at BETSoftware

Job Description
We Want You:

• Big on executing ideas and marketing moments that matter?
• We’re looking for a Cape Town-based Marketing Coordinator who’s equal parts creative thinker and detail-doer.
• If you love a good spreadsheet as much as a killer campaign idea, you’re our kind of person.
• In this role, you’ll be the glue that keeps our marketing and events moving. You’ll help build exciting brand, marketing, and event strategies, coordinate the rollout of campaigns and activations, and make sure plans go from “just an idea” to “job well done.”
• You’ll manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholders like a pro, track performance, draft reports, and keep our processes sharp and our projects on track.
• You’ll also be a go-to support for our Marketing Team, helping to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

You Bring:

• 2 – 3 years of marketing and/or Event Coordination
• Relevant degree in marketing/communications or related (essential).
• Event or project management experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Strong MS Office and Google Suite knowledge.
• The ability to gather large amounts of data and convert it into meaningful analysis.
• Solid communication, interpersonal, organisational skills and detail oriented.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• A creative mind with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to simplify complex information into a user-friendly format.
• The ability to be a consistent Team player who is willing to go the extra mile to ensure Team success.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Own vehicle.

What You’ll Do:

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic brand and marketing initiatives and activities that support and deliver on key objectives.
• Provide support to the Brand and Marketing Team and implement marketing plans across all platforms.
• Liaising with the Digital marketing team on content strategy and requirements.
• Create branded marketing and communication campaigns and support the Marketing and Design Teams by coordinating and collating content and schedules.
• Propose innovative and creative solutions in implementation processes.
• Create events proposals, plans and submit for approval.
• Facilitates post event BENT session and creates BENT notes thereafter.
• Ensure all check lists are completed and submitted pre-event.
• Ensure events consistency, branding opportunities, content quality across all regions where possible.
• Demonstrate a commitment to do whatever is required to get the job done right and with enthusiasm
• Create, deliver, edit, and optimise marketing materials.
• Set up tracking and reporting systems for marketing campaigns and online activities.
• Conduct market research to identify marketing opportunities and negotiate coverage and partnerships.
• Traffic all marketing and communication efforts to appropriate channels and Team Members.
• Develop and manage internal communication platforms.
• Anticipate and proactively make the marketing lead aware of any and all expectational issues
• Develop and implement events and promotions.
• Organise and streamline processes within the Marketing Team.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and effective problem-solving skills
• Manage contractors, suppliers and other vendors.
• Monitor stock, budgets and reconciliations in real time reporting on any variances.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Enforce adherence to quality standards as set forth by marketing lead and marketing manager.
• Simplify complex data into a user-friendly format such as reports including graphs, charts and other visual aids for clients and management.
• Monitor budgets and reconciliations in real time reporting on any variances.
• Ad hoc requests and tasks as required from time to time.
• Able to work weekends and after hours.
• Able to conduct desk drops to Team Members and take pictures to create hype around internal events.
• Ensure internal screens are updated to show relevant artwork.
• Manage the relationship with the remote Team to ensure an engaged experience virtually for all our events.
• Able to implement an event from start to end, including the admin of selecting, getting approvals, ordering and delivering packages to relevant branches and remote Team Members.
• Admin relating to waybills, order number requests, quotations, proposals and reports.
• Physical packing and distribution of hampers and banners. Assisting with the assembling of welcome packs for onboarding of new starters.
• Research, guide and implement conferences, sponsorships, exhibitions and university marketing opportunities.
• Brainstorm exciting events for internal Team Members and external audiences.
• Assist the Team in delivering on all projects, as and when required.
• Able to arrive on time or earlier for setting up, as some events/deliverables start early and may finish late.

Living the Spirit:

• Don't hesitate to take on new challenges and responsibilities within your role.
• Be accountable for your tasks and deliverables, taking ownership of your work.
• Be proactive in seeking out opportunities and solutions to achieve your marketing objectives.
• Approach your marketing projects with enthusiasm and a willingness to explore innovative strategies.
• Stay curious and open to new ideas, technologies, and trends in marketing.
• Embrace change and adapt to evolving market conditions and consumer preferences.
• Infuse your marketing plans with authenticity and uniqueness that reflect BETs personality.
• Don't be afraid to take creative risks and think outside the box to stand out from the competition.
• Encourage a diverse and inclusive approach in your marketing event execution, showcasing different perspectives.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams within BET to achieve marketing goals.
• Communicate openly and transparently with team members, sharing insights, ideas, and feedback.
• Recognise and celebrate the contributions of your colleagues and acknowledge that success is a collective effort.
• Ensure that your marketing plans and strategies align with BETs values. Consistency in branding, messaging, and execution is crucial.
• Approach your work with genuine passion and dedication. Let your enthusiasm for marketing shine through in event, strategy and plan.

Closing Date: 30 June 2025