Do you enjoy being the point of contact for information and assistance? Our client based in the southern suburbs requires your excellent communication skills to deal with their various store queries and their suppliers. The ideal candidate will be an all-rounder who can prioritize well with being the center point for all contact.

REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12

Excellent telephonic communication skills with a clear voice

Computer Literate, word and excel knowledge

Strong administration skills

Ability to multitask and enjoy engaging with people telephonically

DUTIES:

Receiving calls from the various stores

Solving general queries and if necessary, research and find out information requirements

General administration to assist the consultants

Typing of documentation

Generating spreadsheets and update and input of relevant data

Adhoc duties for various projects

Assisting with administration in various areas of the business

University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (Pty) Ltd (USB-ED) is the private company within Stellenbosch University offering management and leadership development short courses for companies and individuals across Africa and beyond. USB-ED has an exciting position for a Portfolio Marketing Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role will be based at our USB-ED Office in Bellville, Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be the go-to person for acquisition marketing across portfolios. This individual will be accountable for the development of the portfolios’ overall marketing strategies, budget, promotional campaigns (ATL & BTL) and guiding the market research thereof, with an overall view to achieving revenue/sales targets and broader marketing objectives.

There is a requirement for this successful candidate to be future-focused, demonstrated through active identification of market growth opportunities relevant to this portfolio. Efficient and effective cross-functional partnering with internal and external stakeholders is critical to role success.

Additional requirements for this role include but are not limited to:

• analysing campaign data, produce insights and related actions, develop portfolio-specific marketing strategies focused primarily on 1) curating media messaging that will attract new customers to enable the business to scale and 2) identifying gaps in the market;
• mobilizing the business to act on opportunities;
• controlling the portfolio(s) marketing budget(s)
• generating reports to link marketing investment to revenue;
• curating design briefs and generate game-changing ideas, compile presentations and present at senior level, engage confidently with clients, faculty and high profile speakers.
• developing and managing of the portfolios’ marketing budget(s) as well as campaign reporting.

Seniority level: Mid – Senior
Employment type: Permanent
Minimum qualification: University degree in marketing/communication or similar.
Minimum Work experience: Six to eight years’ broad experience in marketing roles including a\ minimum 2 years’ in a  Marketing Manager or similar role.

 Apply for this role if you can answer “YES!” to all or most of the following questions:

• Do you consider it important that your work contribution extends beyond the bottom line to impact the hearts and minds of individuals and companies?
• Are you a high-energy and creative team player ready to join a close-knit and hardworking team of passionate marketers?
• Are you a “glass half full” type of person?
• Do you have at least two years’ experience in a marketing manager or a similar role?
• Do you have proven experience developing marketing strategies and related implementation plans?
• Are you comfortable (with proven experience) curating and managing a marketing budget?
• Are you familiar with CRM and marketing automation systems and processes?
• Are you an excellent communicator and collaborator who can engage confidently with all levels of roles to secure buy-in?
• Are you truly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, always-changing, never-boring environment?

Important: Please include a brief motivation letter as to your suitability with your CV.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible
Closing date: 31 October 2019 
Application: To apply, please submit your CV to Rochall Daniels at

moc.de-bsu@tnemtiurcer

Enquiries: Direct application-related enquiries to Bianca Solomon at

moc.de-bsu@nomoloS.acnaiB

NOTE: USB-ED is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of USB-ED and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. The job advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. In line with USB-ED’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, we welcome and encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.

Should no feedback be received from USB-ED within three weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

USB-ED reserves the right not to make an appointment

Posted on 18 Oct 14:27