Specialist: Brand Communication (Retail Head Office)

The Motus Retail Marketing division has a Specialist: Brand Communication opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced marketing professional. The Specialist: Brand Communication shall be responsible for managing and coordinating the marketing and brand activities for the Retail division.

Should your application be short-listed, you will be contacted for an interview and/ or a psychometric assessment. If you have not received an invitation to attend an interview within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.

Brand Management:

• Assist with the implementation and coordination of the Motus Retail divisions marketing strategy in all respects.
• Control, coordinate, and manage brand and corporate identity (CI) elements, ensuring consistency across all platforms.
• Manage internal communication of marketing activities to ensure alignment and engagement.
• Liaise with agencies, ensuring timely follow-ups on briefs and project timelines.
• Provide general support across the marketing function, from administration to implementation and the provision of sales fulfillment material.
• Conduct competitor analysis on brand positioning, technical offerings, sales, promotions, ATL activities, and pricing to identify market opportunities.
• Collaborate with the internal marketing team, advertising, and media agencies to execute strategic initiatives.
• Develop and execute an integrated marketing program, including ATL communication, to solidify Motus Retails brand positioning in the marketplace.

Marketing & Communication:

Working closely with the Digital Marketing Manager and broader marketing team, assist in the planning, creation and management of:

• Engaging content for websites, social media, email marketing, and other digital platforms.
• Advertising campaigns and marketing performance, using insights to refine strategies.

Administration:

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key suppliers, internal stakeholders, and partners to facilitate seamless execution of marketing initiatives.
• Overseeing the existing general administrative functions within the department:
  • Administration and prudent management of marketing budget.
  • Control of quotes, purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, and petty cash. Follow-up on payment, where required.
  • Manage overall email and telephonic marketing requests, delegating tasks appropriately.
  • Coordinate and oversee general administrative tasks, ensuring smooth departmental operations.
  • Research and introduce new marketing trends, tools, and innovations to enhance brand engagement
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• A recognised tertiary Marketing qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of marketing, advertising or relevant industry experience.
• Experience in social media content production.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience with Google Analytics and Ads.
• Strong background in digital marketing.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Marketing and Promotions skills
• Brand strategy development and implementation
• Application of social media for marketing purposes
• Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas
• Time and priority management which includes the ability to consistently work within a deadline and well under pressure, working quickly and efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
• Planning and Organizing skills and the ability to remain organized in a pressurized environment.
• Attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure
• Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Attention to detail - a perfectionist
• Ability to work well in a team

Personal Attributes:

• Commitment
• Professional
• Resilient
• Strong leadership presence/ability
• Possession of creative flair, versatility, conceptual/visual ability, and originality
• Outgoing
• Creative and inquisitive
• Mature and knowledgeable
• Reliable
• Deadline-driven, having a sense of urgency in work delivery.
• Willingness to learn and grow
• Self-sufficient