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• The Communication Specialist is responsible for the day to day editorial communication for athlete & sports projects through all the media channels. The Communications Specialist is also responsible for devising Communications strategies for sports events, projects and programmes, selecting the relevant channels and pitching messages/topics tor drive editorial outcome in earned media. They plan and implement the corresponding content production and distribution (photography and video content).

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

MEDIA RELATIONS

• Establish a network of personal relationships with the Red Bull Sports team media contacts, content developers, photographers, e.t.c. in all relevant fields for Red Bull to support national communication targets and business plan goals.
• Distribute customised local content nationally to the appropriate media outlets in print, web, TV and radio supporting the own channel needs and strategies
• Monitor quality and quantity of the generated results to fine tune future approaches
• Support the Head of Communications in creating and nurturing credible media partnerships for sports and athlete projects
• Help conceptualise new format ideas, suggest content for channel building and drive quality exposure for the brand
• Prepare and disseminate media content with the aim of generating quality coverage for projects in portfolio
• Cultivate and enhance collaborative working relationships with the media
• Lead internal communications for RBZA
• Manage the flow of news about the company and create effective communication channels

COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING FOR SPORTS PROJECTS

• Lead in the development of a target-oriented, well-balanced Sports Communications plan that serves local business need.
• Make full use of Red Bull’s content portfolio by leveraging local and international projects in the local media market to build brand awareness and image.
• Develop customized editorial plans.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• National Diploma or BA Degree in Public Relations/ Strategic Communications/Brand Communications/Marketing communications/Corporate Communications
• 3-5 years’ experience in editorial communication/PR for athletes/sports marketing activations
• Experience in the entertainment, lifestyle and consumer PR scene  
• A track record in leading projects and securing brand reach & engagement via earned media amplification
• Sound knowledge of computer programs -Word, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to think strategically on how to position Marketing and Media initiatives to guarantee message pull-through to our target audience via media
• Interest in social innovation and socially conscious issues affecting our 18 – 24yr old target market 
• Understand and have experience of the national media landscape (print, broadcast & digital) – with an established list of contacts within media already   
• Exceptional story telling skills with the ability to identify stories with true media potential
• Very equipped to build media relations in all fields
• An agile, team player that know how to get work done - can do attiitude
• Understanding of distribution across owned and earned channels
• Works with high passion and high affinity with the world of Culture
• Production knowledge (photography, text, moving images)
• Agency partner management

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• Also known in other companies as FP&A – Ops and Trade Marketing, this Business Partner for the Trade Marketing and Operations Team, will apply advanced analytical abilities, accurate forecasting, and effective collaboration with key stakeholders to optimize profitability. The responsibilities include managing financial data, enhancing reporting procedures, optimizing trade investments, and critically evaluating current practices to facilitate informed business decisions. Demonstrating strong commercial awareness and attention to detail, you transform data insights into actionable strategies that drive growth and maintain Red Bull's competitive position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

BUSINESS PARTNERING:

• Serve as the primary business partner for Trade Marketing, Operations, and Indirects budget owners, providing both support and challenge to drive effective budget utilization.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Controlling to produce and analyze monthly and ad hoc financial reports for senior management and regional teams.
• Guide business managers through budget variance analysis, reallocations, and ensure adherence to overall budget targets.
• Lead the development and submission of business cases to support profitable growth.
• Support the POS S&OP process and articulates changes to plan.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to enhance business performance.

PLANNING & FORECASTING:

• Coordinate the collection and entry of Business Plan and Revised Estimate data, ensuring all budget owners contribute timely and accurate information.
• Support, challenge, and collaborate with budget owners throughout the planning process to drive robust financial planning and accountability.
• Consolidate individual departmental plans into comprehensive reports for Board and Finance Director review, delivering clear year-to-go estimates.
• Manage and oversee monthly planning updates and maintain data integrity within Business Intelligence (BI) systems by acting as a key user for all planning related systems.
• Highlights risks and opportunities within the forecast and appropriately challenges inputs and outputs where necessary.
• Works in collaboration with budget owners to ensure delivery to the Full Year plan each month.

REPORTING & ANALYSIS ROLE – Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of executive and monthly reporting decks for headquarters and regional teams.
• Conduct month-end and full-year variance analyses with detailed commentary for Trade Marketing, Operations, Indirects, and Capex spending.
• Generate and distribute comprehensive monthly reports for budget owners, using SAP, BI, and Hyperion systems.
• Analyze cost drivers and prepare variance reports for Marketing projects, Point of Sale (POS), Eventing, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Distribution, Travel & Entertainment, Fleet, Third Party, Office, and Capex budgets.
• Prepares forecast based on the S&OP process and articulates changes to plan.

MONTH END & YEAR END CLOSING:

• Make sure all internal orders are organised and connected to the global system.
• Ensure that expenses are recorded appropriately every month, including any important adjustments.
• Submit monthly financial results and keep all systems up to date and consistent by acting as a key user for all related systems.
• Support the interim and financial audit on all topics related to your area of responsibility.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• BCom or equivalent
• IT literate, excellent MS Excel knowledge, proficient MS Powerpoint knowledge
• Strong familiarity with any integrated business analysis tool (SAP BI, Hyperion etc) is a plus.
• Organised, self-motivated, and able to perform well under pressure in fast-paced team environments.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders up to Director level.
• Highly analytical and financially literate, demonstrating strong commercial awareness.
• Proficient in identifying and analysing risks, understanding impacts, and defining alternative solutions.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is preferable.

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• Red Bull’s Culture Marketing program is a successful pillar of our global marketing mix with a strong focus on Music and Dance. The Culture Marketing Specialist will grow and manage the culture marketing activity, primarily in the field of dance and other pillars.  will guide the development and execution of innovative marketing projects with the purpose of reaching consumers in South Africa with the Red Bull brand and growing the consumption of Red Bull Energy Drink in moments when people need energy. Through events, dancers and cultural opinion leaders, whilst building local and national brand affinity while paying into Red Bull's global and local strategies.  

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Strategic responsibilities

• Bring to life and constantly refine the Culture Marketing Strategy in line with company and brand direction to deliver overall business goals
• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration with other departments including Red Bull Media Network, Brand, Field, Legal, and On-Premise
• Full project management of activity in dance, comedy, fashion, other from first ideation and development, through planning and delivery to final execution and assessment.
• Oversee all elements of dance event production including the delivery of key Red Bull titled events.
• Working with the Head of Culture Marketing and Global Culture team to implement and build our music and culture marketing activity in South Africa.
• Working with the Red Bull Media Network to ensure we grow reach, brand preference, and product consideration by delivering activity that can be seen by millions of people and is attributed to Red Bull

Network Relationships

• Grow and maintain relationships with talent, venues, agencies and organizations and managements that we can work with
• Maintain and grow contact between Red Bull and the South African dance industry
• Identifying relevant, current, and future talent to collaborate with Red Bull.
• Main contact between National Music and Dance Events and Culture Marketing
• Communicate the Red Bull brand and product value to dancers and artist
• Deliver relevant culture and business-relevant insights
• Work cross-departmentally with Red Bull various pillars.

Planning and Ideation

• Define Key Performance Indicators for projects and activities aligned to our South Africa marketing strategy to ensure we deliver a return on the investment we make in this area
• Deliver unique event concepts developed directly with talent for Red Bull Events
• Deliver unique talent plans across South Africa
• Manage the outreach, negotiation, contracting, and advancing talent bookings for events and content production
• Consistently innovating with ideas and exploring other relevant areas where energy needs and culture combine.
• Work with the international and local talent Marketing team and third-party curation partners to bring the best Red Bull Events to consumers
• Keep a holistic view of all Red Bull dance, music and culture activities, ensuring balance and quality for well-curated events and prioritizing the brand’s business objectives
• Align and manage project budgets
• Ensure effective workflows and project management

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Previous experience working in a dance or culture marketing role, with a focus on project management, event production, and talent manageme
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Team player, creative, excellent communicator, open-minded, ingenious, innovative and self-motivated with a can-do attitude and focused on delivering results
• Excellent understanding of the industry – from core to broader/mainstream audiences
• Project Manager, able to multi-task and prioritize tasks across multiple projects
• verbal and written communication skills including project presentations and recaps
•  An Anunderstanding of brands & how they operate within culture space
• A passion for live events, marketing, and media
• A strong understanding of the promoter network
• A strong understanding of the South Africa Music  Landscape
• Experience in commercial negotiations and contracts
• No formal qualifications required.  We value experience and attitude over formal education
• Excellent in and English, additional language skills an advantage
• …and you don’t take yourself too seriously? ;-)

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• Red Bull’s Culture Marketing program is a successful pillar of our global marketing mix with a strong focus on music and dance. The purpose of the Culture Marketing Event Manager is to support Red Bull’s path to becoming the most aspiring brand through activating and executing world class marketing initiatives across music and dance. This role is responsible for the strategy, programming, and the execution of live and virtual music and dance experiences. The Culture Marketing events manager will lead and execute Red Bull owned and third party initiatives within the culture portfolio and work cross-departmentally with, brand marketing, media network, partnerships, field marketing and sales to ensure impactful, high-quality and consistent strategic executions for the brand in line with the culture strategy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Strategic Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Head of Culture Marketing, the National Culture Events Manager will work on strategies within dance and music to ensure Red Bull Business Objectives are met.
• They will contribute to the always on business planning process with creative and innovative project ideas for our to appeal to our target consumers in alignment with overall targets and KPIs.
• They will contribute to reaching all national marketing and sales targets.
• They will work closely and constructively with the South Africa Marketing team and HQ to ensure there is consistent balance between global strategies and regional objectives.
• They will work with project management team and stakeholders on standardizing processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and produce the highest quality work
• They will formulate new ideas with local relevance.

Regional Support

• They will establish the culture team as a powerful support function, assisting regional Field Marketing teams with regional culture relevant projects.
• They will deliver Regional related Culture Marketing Events
• They will ensure required strategic support is granted in the Music and Dance regional plans.
• They will maintain and roll out program guidelines for regional stakeholders responsible for culture marketing iniatives and event production.
• They will work with key stakeholders and third parties to develop new production and branding solutions.
• They will serve as a ticketing expert, supporting a cross functional team of stakeholders to ensure the event’s network maximizes opportunities for data analysis and incremental revenue.
• They will ensure effective workflows and project management.

Event Management

• They will deliver unique, high impact event concepts, collaborate cross-functionally, and execute Red Bull Culture Marketing’s events, ensuring a best-in class consumer experience.
• They will strategically define key regionally relevant initiatives that pave into Red Bull Culture Marketing objectives
• They will be hands on event managemers of Red Bull owned event properties in dance and music, from planning to production, to reconciliation and learnings.
• They will have a thorough understanding of the South Africa dance and music industry landscape. engaging with key South African music and dance institutions for relevant projects and initiatives.
• They will engage with and source key initiatives partners that align with Red Bull Strategy.
• They will collaborate and Lead with key stakeholders within Red Bull South Africa and HQ -- including activation, programming, marketing, brand, and sales departments -- to build execution plans that maximize the impact of the events across the business.
• They will set up detailed project documentation, roles, responsibilities, timelines and budgets in collaboration with the project team to optimize outcomes against pre-defined KPI’s from all functions.
• They will closely manage project budgets including the development of accurate cost estimates for projects as well maintaining the budget and post project reporting.
• They will communicate key dates, action items, and updates regularly with project team and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of event projects. Lead project related meetings along with a timely follow up of meeting notes and action items.
• They will oversee the event production in tandem with production partners on-site to ensure the event vision gets produced as planned.
• They will serve as brand expert across events working with key stakeholders and third parties as necessary to ensure the relevant brand message is consistently communicated.
• They will run all activities within the respective legal framework

Team Management

• Establish a strong external team that has SMART goals, delivers results.
• Provide consistent feedback and effective coaching to the Culture projects team and wider Field Marketing team.

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Proven project manager, able to multi-task and prioritize tasks across multiple projects, ability to manage pressure and workflows
• Keen understanding of local entertainment industry, media landscape, brands and how they operate within music and dance
• High affinity for social media and digital marketing tools
• Background in brand and culture marketing, in a fast paced high-growth environment.
• Strong strategic clarity and organizational skills; exceptional executional skills
• Team player, creative, open-minded, ingenious, innovative, and self-motivated with a “can do” attitude and focused on delivering results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including project presentations and recaps.
• Energetic, action-oriented, passionate and light hearted individual who is a team player.
• 4 Years event Marketing and production experience,
• Completed vocational training in the fields of event,culture management or equivalent, with a focus on marketing and communications or BA/BSc University Degree
• Excellent in English, additional language skills are an advantage.
• …and you don’t take yourself too seriously.

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• The Wholesale Specialist's main priority is representing and managing the Red Bull business with assigned Independent Wholesalers by developing and agreeing annual business plans, achieving growth, driving availability, visibility, communication and additional placements of Red Bull to enable maximum sales of all Red Bull products and priorities which lead to an increase in Distribution, Execution and Volume.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Areas that play to your strengths
All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Territory Coverage

• Effective coverage of all agreed outlets at optimum frequencies in a cost effective manner as well as maintaining & developing route optimization.
• Develops working knowledge of geographic and demographic areas in assigned geography
• Ensure a sustainable Go to Market (GTM) strategy and structure in assigned geography
• Administration and development of designated area.

Perfect Store

• Maintenance and growth of Perfect Stores databases which focus on availability, distribution, pricing, visibility, additional placements and messaging
• Achieve quarterly KPI's including Perfect Store standards as well as outlet Volume growth.
• Building quality relationships through effective communication
• Influencing decision makers through presenting compelling insights and commercial proposals

Stock Management

• Managing orders to ensure Red Bull's stock keeping units (SKUs) are in stock and on display at all times
• Ensuring that stock levels necessary to secure continuous availability of Red Bull products to the consumer in all covered outlets are maintained at all times.
• Managing of free goods budget to ensure efficient and effective execution.

POS Management

• Securing (and where possible, improving) the agreed in-store presence of the Red Bull brand
• Planning & Placement of POS – Ordering & collecting of POS to ensure POS is correctly sited and up to date in all outlets
• Promotional Compliance – ensuring agreed promotions are in place and running from the first day

Budget Management

• Manage assigned budgets where applicable (Examples: incentive budgets, free goods budget, POS budget and in some cases regional account budgets)

Other

• Analyse the opportunities in the region, take proper action and implement as needed
• Create strong knowledge of and personal relationships with the top wholesalers
• Maintains strong working knowledge of all relevant Red Bull systems
• Proactively uses available reports to maximize on all opportunities including competitor intelligence
• Develops expertise with regards to product competition and distributor competition in respective area

EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• Proven sales track record
• FMCG experience (Wholesale preferred)
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter with initiative & attention to detail
• Ability to manage and cultivate good relationships
• Experience with basic administrative programs, Windows, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Local market / geographical knowledge beneficial
• Valid drivers license