Marketing Officer

Are you a Marketing Officer looking for a new opportunity? We have a permanent role based in Somerset West.

POSITION INFO :

Marketing and communication :

• Generating and maintaining frequent marketing material, press releases and other material for the company's website, social media platforms and email lists
• Generating product information sheets, product descriptions and datasheets
• Marketing directly to prospective clients
• Organising exhibitions, workshops, and expositions
• Organising client interactions and visits
• Updating, modernising and maintaining the company's Client Resource Management (CRM) facility (including sales forecasts) and Website
• General marketing and communication duties and administration.

Operational administration :

• Liaison with clients, including communication relating to accounts, contracts, invoices and support
• Registration, qualification and onboarding of the company as supplier to customer ERPs and Supplier Portals
• Liaison with external contractors to provide social media, graphic design and website services
• Reporting on Business Development, Marketing and Sales activities to the company's management and board of directors
• Initiating and Managing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) with potential clients
• Maintaining Internal documents, processes and procedures related to Marketing and Sales in accordance with AS9100
• General administration and organisational tasks such as handling supplier and service providers, assisting with travel arrangements, etc.
• May be required to travel locally and internationally

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Communications; or equivalent; or suitable experience in excess of 10 years.

Required Skills and Experience :

• Excellent English communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel etc)
• Excellent administrative & organisational skills
• Excellent planning & coordination skills
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Proactive approach to own and manage technical query processes between suppliers and the company's technical staff.

Recommended Skills and Experience :

• 2-5 years of relevant industry experience;
• Experience with marketing of highly technical products
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

General Skills

• Ability to learn quickly and absorb new information rapidly
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate on large projects
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High standard of communication skills in English (both verbal and written)