Marketing Specialist (Maternity Cover)

Budget: Market Related

Working Hours: 20 - 40 hours (depending on your availability)

Location: Claremont, Cape Town

Contract Duration: 6-months

Start Date: 17 Feb - 31 July 2025

Main Responsibilities:

Advertising, Media, and Communication

• Develop, manage, and process briefs and debriefs with media and advertising agencies.
• Coordinate creative approvals, chase lists, and ensure timely submission of advertising materials.

Agency Relationship Management

• Oversee day-to-day deliverables with media and creative agencies, ensuring collaboration and alignment.
• Organize and lead regular status meetings with agencies.

Research and Competitor Analysis

• Conduct quarterly desktop research for competitor reviews.
• Manage the briefing and presentation process for commissioned research with external companies.

Design and Business Unit Deliverables

• Supervise the briefing and design process for event collateral, branding, animations, and other business unit materials.
• Handle sourcing, sampling, and branding of promotional items.

Coro-Gear Stock Management

• Maintain inventory and process orders for Coronation-branded merchandise.

Collateral Development and Ad Hoc Tasks

• Coordinate updates and creation of various collateral, including:some text
  • Business cards
  • Updates to brochures
  • Call center IVR recordings and other business-required recordings

Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage billing details, supplier onboarding, and invoicing.
• Prepare updates for EXCO reports.
• Coordinate staff photographs as required.
• Maintain marketing status documents with brand and design updates.

‍Qualifications and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in marketing, preferably with exposure to advertising, design, or creative agencies.
• Experience within financial services is advantageous.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Key Competencies

• Organizational Skills: Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy and thoroughness in completing tasks.
• Time Management: Proven ability to manage time efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges and propose effective solutions.

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