External Marketing Specialist

About the position

To develop and implement marketing, engagement, communication plans, campaigns, and initiatives that support our clients marketing and business objectives.

Our client is looking for candidates who have worked with big corporate companies within financial services, or FMCG specifically.
Requirements:

• Com. Communication or Marketing degree.
• Degree/ Honors in Communications or Marketing.
• 2-3 years experience in a similar role.
• External web experience and core marketing campaign experience.
• Experience within financial services, or FMCG specifically, would be advantageous.

 
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast of trends and best practices within the marketing and communication field.
• Partner with clients and stakeholders and provide expertise on packaging campaigns for multiple stakeholders marketing purposes.
• Contribute to the development of multiple stakeholder marketing strategies and policies.
• Draft and implement consumer marketing, engagement, and communication plans.
• Continuously improve the effectiveness of the multiple stakeholder marketing and communications activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to build marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Draft clear and concise briefs in response to client needs.
• Advise and guide stakeholders on creative ideas and concepts for marketing campaigns.
• Work collaboratively within the business unit to provide an effective and efficient service.
• Manage the expectations of clients regarding the status and completion of individual campaigns.
• Manage the delivery of consumer campaigns and initiatives on time in full.
• Support in the preparation of collateral required to address external stakeholders and/or represent our clients brand.
• Engage, monitor and influence the full marketing value chain to deliver high quality marketing initiatives.
• Drive the implementation of our clients communication and marketing strategies that support strategic business objectives.

 
Competencies:

• Interpersonal
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Planning and organising
• Time management
• Stakeholder management
• Networking and relationship building
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Desired Skills:

• External Marketing Specialist
• External web experience
• core marketing campaign experience
• financial services
• FMCG