Marketing Manager

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Planning, developing, managing and executing all marketing activities within the marketing department.
- Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with the company objectives.
- Planning, developing, managing and co-ordinating all marketing campaigns, events and product launches with sales activities timeously and effectively.
- Overseeing the company’s marketing budget.
- Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans and company brand.
- Preparation and management of printed and online marketing material, including press/media releases, case studies and newsletters.
- Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.
- Manage and improve lead generation campaign, measuring results.
- Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity.
- Monitor and report on effectiveness of all marketing activity.
- To be responsible for developing and maintaining the Customer Relationship Management System (CRM).
- Engage with sales to meet their on-going needs and become the point of excellence for marketing for customer prospects and KCS staff engagement.
- Working closely with our digital agency.
- Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all relevant departments are kept informed of marketing communications and objectives.
- Analysing potential strategic partner relationships for joint company marketing.
- Ensure the KCS presence keeps up with changing market trends
- SEO, Google ad and general digital marketing knowledge is key.
**Knowledge/Experience**:

- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Multi-tasking of various projects
- Good knowledge of marketing tactics and tools (social, print, media).
- Good knowledge of Google Ads.
- Knowledge of K8 or similar ERP system will be an advantage.
- Creative, practical and able to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- High level of computer literacy including spread sheets (excellent Excel skills required) databases and Internet.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Must be reliable, presentable and professional in a customer facing environment.
- Experience of copywriting and editing.
- Can do attitude
**Key Requirements**:

- Degree/Diploma in Marketing Management.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the marketing industry.
- Sound knowledge of IT/ICT specifically software.
- A valid driver’s license and own vehicle essential as this role may require travel.

**Benefits**:
The package is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
- Basic
- Pension
- Medical Aid
- 20 days leave per annum, 25 days upon 5 year anniversary
**Company Info**

Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions for distributors, suppliers, resellers, wholesalers and merchants. Our mission is simple: to design, implement and support high performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.
**Equal Opportunities**

KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process please do advise us when contacted.
- To all recruitment agencies: KCS does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to KCS employee. KCS is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes._