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Marketing & Events Coordinator

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    Marketing & Events Coordinator

    By First Distribution | | Comments are Closed | 23 April, 2025 | 4
    Job Title: Marketing & Events Coordinator
    Division: Marketing
    Location & Address: Kyalami, Midrand, Johannesburg
    Reports to: Marketing Manager
    Direct Subordinates: 0
    Total Staff in Function: 9

    WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
    Internal:
    • Procurement
    • Sales Operations
    • Brand Operations
    • Account Managers
    • Systems Engineers / Presales
    • Marketing
    • Logistics
    • Regional Managers
    External:
    • Vendor
    • Resellers
    • End Users
    • Vendor Alliance Partners

     

    JOB SUMMARY:

    Main Purpose of Position:

    The main purpose of the Marketing & Events Coordinator is to oversee and manage all internal and external marketing efforts. This position must utilise skills including team-based interaction, project management, goal setting, and administrative support. The Marketing & Events Coordinator must have the ability to work under pressure, demonstrate active listening, and exhibit organisational skills. This is a demanding and diverse role that includes a mix of administrative tasks, project coordination, and creative work. The Marketing & Events Coordinator must be able to operate independently and function as a member of the team. The Marketing & Events Coordinator should possess strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, demonstrate excellent interpersonal and management skills, and be capable of coordinating and executing events of all sizes.

     

     

    KPA 

    PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 

    Oversee and assist with project plans for various business and vendor marketing and event activities

     

    • Manage and approve marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
    • Manage the Implementation and coordination of approved marketing activities in the quarterly marketing plans for the company and its vendors.
    • Liaise with all role players: Vendors, Brand Managers, Suppliers, Marketing team.

    Manage the procurement processes with suppliers for events and branded marketing collateral.

    • Manage the procurement process with Brand managers and suppliers. From sourcing to final delivery.
    • Ensure that clients are presented with the most competitive and cost-efficient quotes.
    • Ensure that all vendors and First Distribution brand guidelines are adhered to.

    Manage internal and external events

    • Manage company events and functions.
    • Manage project sheets for all events and functions.
    • Procurement and vetting of suppliers, to ensure that work undertaken by suppliers is carried out in a manner that will avoid, reduce or control foreseeable risks to people’s safety and health.
    • Manage event budget to prevent overspending.
    • Oversee setup and registration.
    • Manage all suppliers and processes required for a successful event.
    • Approve and submit post-event report for all events.
    • Book and make travel arrangements if required.

    Manage and provide guidance and support to the Marketing and Events coordinators

    • Responsible for maintaining and updating the vendor marketing portal with marketing activities.
    • Manage all vendor claims and POE in accordance with vendor requirements.
    • Work closely with the operations manager to ensure claims are approved and funds paid.

    Financial Management & Reporting

    • Keep an updated spread sheet for all marketing activities, merchandise and events.
    • Manage the company events calendar and provide a monthly report of all events.
    • Keep track of all events budgets.
    • Draft operational documents such as operations reports, event specification guides, saving reports and post-event reports.
    • Ensure that all purchase orders, contractual deposits and payments are received in accordance with terms and conditions agreed to with clients and compliant with the company’s standards.
    • Assist Event Managers with the financial processes for large events.

     

    OUR CORE VALUES:

    • Trust

    It is the starting point of being able to work together. When we trust, we feel safe.

    • Enjoyment

    Be happy at work and love what you do. This is an overall productivity booster and enhances performance.

    • Teamwork

    Strive to work productively in cooperation with one another, fostering a healthy atmosphere with mutual support, thus allow-ing everyone to achieve their own work-related goals.

    • Integrity

    Be honest and truthful in your dealings with peers, customers, and vendors.

    • Accountability

    Accountability allows us to learn. Be accountable for the consequences of your actions.

    • Respect

    Respect is not only a promise, but it is supported by actions.

    • Passion

    Passion is the energy that keeps us going. Everyone at Epsidon, puts their heart into their work and is passionate about be-coming the best version of themselves.

    • Attitude

    Professionalism and positivity are the demonstrated attitudes with internal and external stakeholders.

     

    REQUIREMENTS:

    Internal training associated with competencies:

    • During the first week of your employment, you’ll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to seamlessly guide you through your on-the-job training experience.

     

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Matric
    • Business or marketing-related degree

     

    Minimum Experience:

    • Diploma or degree in business or marketing
    • 3-5 years working experience in the IT industry
    • Proven track record of managing and executing successful campaigns.
    • Experience in vendor marketing, planning, executing, and claiming
    • Microsoft 365 – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

     

    Physical Requirements:

    • Own Vehicle

     

    Office Requirements:

    • Office-based working environment.
    • Semi-formal dress code.
    • Working hours are from: 08:00 – 17:00.
    • Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
    • Reliable transport to and from the office.

     

    Note:

    • This is a permanent position subject to a three-month probationary period.
    • You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
    • Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
    • You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
    • Duties must be performed faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
    • You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
    • You may be required within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform in more than one role.

    Please submit your CV application to our dedicated careers email address at careers@epsidon.co.za, accompanied by a Motivational Letter. This letter should detail your qualifications, skills, and experiences, aligning them with the specific job functions of the role you are applying for.

     

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