Marketing Events and Activations Internship

7 days ago

Centurion, South Africa OUTsurance Full time

Company Description

OUTsurance has been propelling the South African insurance industry forward for the last 24 years. As leaders in the field, we’re always looking for innovative ways to create digitally-advanced solutions, without losing sight of our human values.

Our continued success can be attributed to OUTstanding employees who set the bar high with their energy and expertise. If you’re keen to grow your career in a vibrant environment with lots of friendly ‘gees’, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

**Job Description**:
The person must be self-motivated with an extreme passion for marketing and the strategy behind it, and must be able to compile in depth reporting and interpret data to identify analytical trends to make recommendations upon findings. This person must be able to function well in a diverse team. The successful applicant must be able to multitask and prioritise and work under extreme pressure.

You will be the direct line to the Marketing Events Team.

**Responsibilities will include**:

- Understand requirements for each event
- Call around for quotes
- Plan event with attention to financial and time constraints
- Book venues and schedule speakers
- Research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.) and choose the best combination of quality and cost
- Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favourable terms
- Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
- Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
- Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
- Evaluate event’s success and submit reports

We reserve the right to add to this list of responsibilities as the job unfolds.

**Skills and Competencies**
- Self-starter, must take ownership of all projects and day-today tasks.
- Very strong communication skills. Must enjoy working with people on a daily basis.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritise workload, and multi-task.
- Must have strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Must be able to plan ahead.
- Work individually and cohesive as a team
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in MS Office
- Excellent vendor management skills
- Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
- Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
- Able to handle stress and remain calm
- Problem-solving ability

**Why is this a great opportunity?**

If you have a love for marketing, events and activations, then this is the opportunity for you. You will work in a stimulating, exciting, innovative and fast pace environment and learn a lot.

**Qualifications**:

- Matric
- Higher Certificate
- PowerPoint & Excel course will be beneficial

Additional Information
- A passion for marketing & events is essential
- Enthusiastic in dealing with people in a deadline orientated environment is essential.
- Be proactive

In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.

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