Marketing Specialist ( 3 month contract) at Metropolitan

About the job
ROLE PURPOSE

• Develop and implement marketing, engagement, communication plans, campaigns and initiatives that support the Metropolitan Brand business objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.Com Communication or Marketing degree
• Preferable Honours Degree in Communications or Marketing
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Sales marketing experience advantageous
• Experience within Financial Services or FMCG

RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK OUTPUTS

• Keep abreast of trends and best practices within the sales marketing and communication field.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders and provide expertise on packaging campaigns for sales marketing purposes
• Contribute to the development of sales marketing strategies and policies.
• Draft and implement consumer marketing, engagement and communication plans either through third party agencies or through the use of the Regional Marketing Activation Specialist
• Manage and continuous improve the delivery of the Regional Marketing Activation Specialists as a critical function in the delivery of this role and its objectives
• Continuously improve the effectiveness of the sales marketing and communications activities
• Liaise with stakeholders in order to obtain sales marketing campaigns and initiatives requirements.
• Draft clear and concise briefs in response to client needs.
• Advise and guide stakeholders on creative ideas and concepts for sales marketing campaigns
• Work collaboratively within the business unit to provide an effective and efficient service.
• Manage expectations of clients regarding status and completion of individual campaigns.
• Manage the delivery of sales campaigns and initiatives.
• Support in the preparation of collateral (presentations etc.) for the when they are required to address external stakeholders and/or represent the Metropolitan brand.
• Engage, monitor, influence and work closely with the full marketing value chain to deliver high quality consumer marketing initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of Metropolitan communication and marketing strategies that support strategic business objectives.
• Engage with clients in a client-centric manner
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum
• Contribute to the process of negotiating objective and realistic service level agreements, monitor appropriateness and recommend. adjustments.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure that client expectations are managed.