Marketing Events Coordinator

Who are we?
Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients’ investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier. What will you do?
The marketing events co-ordinator will provide support to the marketing manager and business stakeholders on both internal and external marketing drives. This is a generalist position that will require excellent event co-ordination, brand and communication abilities across the marketing team. What will make you successful in this role?
EVENT CO-ORDINATION
- Plan all events from conception to completion in conjunction with the marketing manager.
- Execute on all operational and administrative event tasks.
- Collate detailed pre
- and post-event status reports for stakeholders per event, which includes survey feedback and budget reconciliation.
- Administer the marketing activity calendar and update events across all channels.
- Maintain event photos and video clip libraries related to events. Collate event ‘brag” boards as and when required.
- Provide insights, fresh, new and distinctive ideas to enhance our events in line with best practice.
- This role will require regular travel throughout the year (nationally).
- Knowledge of Everlytic, Slido and other event related software will be advantageous.

BRAND CO-ORDINATION
- Administer and maintain all branded collateral required for events.
- Maintain a log sheet of all banners used at events, ensuring they are well maintained and in good working condition at all times.
- Provide input into artwork of branded collateral (event specific) and promotional items.

COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATION
- Draft, proofread and provide input into all event specific communications (e.g. agendas, invitations, thank you, reminders, SMS, etc).
- Create event overviews post each event for use on internal communication and digital platforms.
- Be a proud brand ambassador at all times.

PROMOTIONS CO-ORDINATION
- Administer and maintain the marketing storerooms. This will include monthly stock updates and replenishing of stock.
- Administer the online promotional shop and provide technical support to stakeholders.
- Provide input and assist with sourcing appropriate promotional items and gifting required by stakeholders.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Provide administrative support to the marketing team.
- Co-ordinate the payment process via S4H and ensure an end to end process is in place.
- Engage and maintain a professional relationship with all suppliers.
- Manage courier arrangements specifically related to events planned.

Qualifications and experience
- Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
- Tertiary qualification in Marketing.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in co-ordinating events.
- Intermediate or Advanced level in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- A qualification in event management would be advantageous.
- Project management experience would be advantageous.
- Experience in digital marketing would be advantageous.

Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Planning and co-ordinating
- Analytical thinking / Problem solving
- Computer Literacy (MS Office - Work, Excel, PowerPoint)

Knowledge and Skills Marketing activities to support innovations Marketing, liaison and relationship building Support to Marketing and Events Statistical analysis and data of sales and marketing performance Record keeping and administrative support Personal Attributes Communicates effectively - Contributing independently Decision quality - Contributing independently Plans and aligns - Contributing independently Action orientated - Contributing independently Build a successful career with us
We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its four business clusters - Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development. Core Competencies Being resilient - Contributing independently Collaborates - Contributing independently Customer focus - Contributing independently Drives results - Contributing independently Cultivates innova