Marketing Account Manager

About the role

Epsidon Technology Holdings is hiring a Marketing Account Manager in Johannesburg on a permanent basis. The role manages internal and external marketing efforts, including project planning, vendor coordination, budget management and event support. It is a work-from-office position with working hours from 08:00 to 17:00.

Key responsibilities

• Create, implement and manage project plans for marketing activities, and prepare marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
• Coordinate approved marketing activities in the quarterly marketing plans and liaise with vendors, product managers, suppliers and the marketing team.
• Maintain task lists, project sheets and tracking sheets, and schedule progress meetings with Brand Managers; obtain their approval and sign-off.
• Manage marketing budgets and briefs, and negotiate pricing and quality with suppliers.
• Manage the procurement process from sourcing to delivery, keep an updated supplier database, and ensure vendors follow brand guidelines.
• Assist with regional events and functions, manage event budgets, and create post-event reports.
• Maintain and update the vendor marketing portal, submit claims with POE, and work with the finance administrator on quotes and invoices.
• Complete the Company Learning Map issued during the first week of employment.

Required profile

• Marketing diploma.
• At least 5 years of relevant marketing experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Own transport.
• Semi-formal dress code; office environment.