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| Our client, a luxury lifestyle organisation, is looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Marketing Executive. |
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| As a Marketing Executive you will manage and control the relationship between our clients’ products and services, and your target audience. |
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| It is down to you as Marketing Executive to perfectly match the client's business with customer needs and, most importantly, let the right customers know about it. Developing new marketing strategies is an important part of the role. |
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| As Marketing Executive you will report to a Marketing Manager. The role is one of the first points of contact for clients. This is not a sedentary job. You will be required to visit clients, attend conferences and other events. |
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The work hours are 9.00 am to 6.00 pm, and you will be required to work every other Saturday. In the lead up to a major campaign, longer hours might be necessary to get through the heavy workload. |
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To be a good Marketing Executive and add value to our client, you need to have: |
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drive and determination |
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good communication skills, both written and verbal |
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a creative approach to new campaigns |
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good negotiating and interpersonal skills |
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strong organisational skills |
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commercial awareness, for pricing and analysing data |
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good numeracy skills |
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a high standard of computer literacy |
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The role will include |
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liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders, e.g. customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations; |
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communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships. |
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sourcing advertising opportunities |
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maintaining and updating customer databases |
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conducting market research such as customer questionnaires and focus groups |
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contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies |
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managing budgets |
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evaluating marketing campaigns |
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monitoring competitor activity |
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supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues |
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To apply, you must have a degree or Higher National Diploma. The role is open to all graduates, but degrees in marketing, business, mass communication, economics, and the social sciences will be most suited. |
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You must have a minimum of two years experience in sales or marketing of fast moving consumer goods, lifestyle products or selling luxury products and services. Experience in a marketing consultancy specialising in communications, advertising or market research will be an added advantage. |
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To apply for the position please send your C.V. by clicking the apply button below |
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