Marketing Coordinator

Applications are invited for the **Marketing Coordinator** position to be based in **Giyani/Malamulele.**

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**:
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the management of local marketing in a specific Herotel Regional office.

**Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to**:

- The local marketing coordinator ensures that all marketing activities are aligned to the national marketing strategy. This majority of the role is brand activation (70-80% of role), with some supporting activities.
- ** Brand Activations**
- This person is responsible for creating pop-up sales offices / information kiosks while fibre projects are in the building phase.
- Mobilise regional resources to man kiosks, events etc. and ensure proper training, appearance etc.
- Must find events or create opportunities for the brand to activate, of which the objective is awareness.
- Creating awareness at a sponsored event such as a golf day, festivals etc.
- Flyer drops and knocking on doors if required.
- How to identify and make the most of a sponsorship opportunity.
- Fibre permission in-field support.
- In-person attendance and management of all activations is a key function of this role, which will require working on Saturdays with the following Monday off.
- ** Social Media Publishing**
- Must look after and maintain the local Facebook pages, updating them with relevant local content as per digital strategy.
- ** Website Map Maintenance**
- Must ensure that the national website has the latest maps available that shows coverage.
- Must work close with head office to identify long-term brand awareness opportunities in their markets, including outdoor billboards, radio stations and print opportunities.
- ** Reporting**
- Manage budget, ensure that marketing spend is aligned to fibre-take-up rate targets,
- 2 to 5 years' experience in managing the marketing needs for multiple branches.
- Valid Driver's Licence.
- Ability to work quickly and under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills.
- Team player.
- Communication skills (written and verbal).

**Education Requirements**:

- Relevant qualification in Marketing will be an advantage.

**Application Documentation**

**_PLEASE NOTE:_**
- Kindly note that should you not receive feedback from us within 4 weeks of applying, you should consider yourself unsuccessful for the role.