Job Openings at Ascendis Health

Job description

PRIMARY JOB OVERVIEW:

Assist with implementing the marketing and sales strategy that drives sustainable profitable sales growth

TASK DESCRIPTION

• Assist with implementation of the agreed marketing and sales plans
• To work with the Marketing team to determine and implement marketing strategy
• To liaise on a daily basis with Partners to fulfil all marketing requirements
• Collaborate with other marketing team members to develop go-to-market plans.
• Assisting with the project management and implementation of various marketing activities and events, while remaining within budget and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Assist in optimizing our marketing through email, content, and social channels.
• Strong written skills to ensure effective on-going communication
• Maintain branding standards of all internal communications.
• Proactively working with the businesses to keep communication channels open, and deliver value.
• Organising relationship building and promotional activities
• Coordinate events, assist with event planning, including working with vendors, coordinate and develop timelines for planning, organising, and hosting specific events (i.e. information sharing sessions, client functions, breakfasts)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• MS Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel (Advanced)
• A good command of both English and Afrikaans.
• Experience handling marketing budgets
• Event Management Experience
• Ability to work under immense pressure
• Excellent understanding of the full marketing mix
• Detail orientated, with a strategic approach to your work
• Excellent organisational prioritisation and client service skills
• Advanced administration skills are essential
• Ability to maintain concentration as work is subject to frequent interruptions
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated
• Enthusiastic and energetic, Can-do attitude
• Able to be an ambassador of the firm

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12
• 2 - 4 years relevant marketing experience
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing
• Previous work experience within a legal firm will be an added advantage

Should you not be contacted within two weeks of your application being submitted, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job description

PRIMARY JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Centre.

Focus on 4 main KPA’s;

• Centre operations & financial management (Ensure all facets of the centre run correctly and efficiently)
• Stock and merchandise management (Records delivery of merchandise compares record with merchandise ordered and reports discrepancies to control costs and maintain correct inventory levels)
• Sales and Service (driving sales, meeting sales targets, providing excellent customer service which lives up to the core values of our brand)
• Staffing (leading, motivating, training and building a successful team. Ensures that staff achieves sales targets and manages controllable expenses within agreed limits)
• Effectively maintain budget allowances
• Petty Cash Balancing and proof of purchase, recording office expenditure
• Cut costs where required – overspending or high consumptions at Centre
• Reconcile order clerks daily cash summaries
• Checking of float breakdowns and signing them off
• Cross Refers and balancing of daily cash summaries, checking void and cancelled orders
• Checking of EFT payments into the Standard bank account
• Safekeeping of all cash and banking thereof daily
• Storing or Filing of Recons and other documents e.g. deposit slips, enrolment forms, credit card slips, and proof of cash collection
• Checking of completed enrolment forms before sending them to H/O for filing
• Responding to customer enquiries and complaints
• Completing weekly service reports and mailing to superior
• Make notes onto the Ascendis software system
• Management of the Monthly Marketing Promotions
• Keep up to date on the knowledge and display of specials or new products
• Making use of the display clipboards and counter display holders for advertisements
• Issuing of hand-outs advertisements with parcels.
• Promotional stock is ordered and promotional items are displayed
• Partner with HR to maintain office policies as necessary
• Attending H/O trainings and meetings
• Ensure orders clerks are trained, new Sales tactics
• Read and Response time for emails internal or external
• Delegating work to staff and manage workload
• Coordinate with IT department on all IT related issues
• Processing the F.I.F.O system and notify superior of expired stock
• Stock order and shelf levels are adhered to
• All stock are clean and checked for Quality before selling them to the customers
• TASK DESCRIPTION
• Effectively maintain budget allowances
• Petty Cash Balancing and proof of purchase, recording office expenditure
• Cut costs where required – overspending or high consumptions at Centre
• Reconcile order clerks daily cash summaries
• Checking of float breakdowns and signing them off
• Cross Refers and balancing of daily cash summaries, checking void and cancelled orders
• Checking of EFT payments into the Standard bank account
• Safekeeping of all cash and banking thereof daily
• Storing or Filing of Recons and other documents e.g. deposit slips, enrolment forms, credit card slips, and proof of cash collection
• Checking of completed enrolment forms before sending them to H/O for filing
• Responding to customer enquiries and complaints
• Completing weekly service reports and mailing to superior
• Make notes onto the Ascendis software system
• Management of the Monthly Marketing Promotions
• Keep up to date on the knowledge and display of specials or new products
• Making use of the display clipboards and counter display holders for advertisements
• Issuing of hand-outs advertisements with parcels.
• Promotional stock is ordered and promotional items are displayed
• Partner with HR to maintain office policies as necessary
• Attending H/O trainings and meetings
• Ensure orders clerks are trained, new Sales tactics
• Read and Response time for emails internal or external
• Delegating work to staff and manage workload
• Coordinate with IT department on all IT related issues
• Processing the F.I.F.O system and notify superior of expired stock
• Stock order and shelf levels are adhered to
• All stock are clean and checked for Quality before selling them to the customers

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Quickly grasps an understanding of our vision, is passionate about our brand that is revolutionizing this industry by enriching the lives of our customers
• Is fully aware that “behind the scenes” directs “front of house” and helps the entire team to stay on the right course to achieve superior levels of performance and service delivery
• Knows that time is of the essence and drives Centre profitability by achieving goals and deadlines
• Is the true professional business person, presentable & well-spoken
• Makes well-considered decisions, juggles multiple tasks, thinks quickly on his/her feet, sets priorities to achieve results and agreed objectives
• Has entrepreneurial flair, identifies and pursues new business opportunities
• Anticipates business and customer future needs and plans accordingly with Marketing and Logistics
• Knows that working extended hours, going that extra mile to deliver results is all part and parcel of successful business management
• Highly personable, with a friendly approach
• Integrity & confidentiality
• Highly driven and self-motivated
• Uses initiative and is Proactive
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Strong leadership skills
• Information management
• Organizing and planning
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliability
• Stress tolerance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 -3 years managerial experience in retail
• Matric Qualification
• Excellent Negotiation and Communication Skills
• Ability to drive and reach sales targets with the team
• Customer service and rapport building skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate and inspire team
• Computer Literacy (POS, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience within the Direct Selling environment will be advantage