Marketing Activations Coordinator / Promoter

About the role

Fidelity Services Group is recruiting a Marketing Activations Coordinator / Promoter to work within its marketing and communications department of a leading security company. The post is based in the Johannesburg office (Midrand) and reports directly to the Inland Marketing Manager. It covers the coordination of tactical marketing activities, including the physical and administrative elements of events, promotions and roadshows.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute tactical marketing activities such as promotions, event scheduling, set-ups, cost management and follow-up
• Brand events and promotions so the brand is visible
• Create visibility of internal and external marketing events and activations
• Help develop collateral to support marketing activities and campaigns
• Draw up a comprehensive promotions and events plan and drive the function toward successful, measurable campaigns
• Maintain brand identity and act as the custodian of the brand
• Build and manage relationships with agencies and vendors, including briefing artwork and promotional items
• Manage the activations agency, its spend and its outputs
• Handle administrative tasks and assist with advertising requirements

Required profile

• Marketing and/or events qualification
• At least three years' experience in events, promotions and activations
• Valid driver's licence

Required skills

• Time management, relationship management and project management
• Negotiation and campaign management
• Budget management

It is beneficial to have developed marketing and communications tactics that support sales, and SAP knowledge is also an advantage. Preference is given to existing employees; historically disadvantaged and black female candidates are encouraged and supported under the company's transformation policy.