7 Activation Specialist jobs in South Africa

Introduction

Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 127-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security.

Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 12 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Swaziland. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.

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Role Purpose

Support the business through the implementation of relevant marketing activities in alignment with strategic business objectives.

Requirements

• Matric
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications and or equivalent relevant qualification
• 3 - 5 years' experience as a Marketing Specialist or similar relevant role (essential)
• Hands on experience using marketing data analytics tools (essential)
• Experience in Financial Industry (desirable)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop marketing operational plans based on the marketing strategy per product and audience.
• Effectively implement marketing projects and activities according to the marketing plan to reach the strategic marketing objectives.
• Effectively prepare, design, produce and implement marketing campaigns / projects to reach the audience through appropriate channels including print, digital, online, web and broadcast mediums.
• Prepare all go-to-market messages and material to ensure that the right message is communicated to the market to fulfil the strategic plan.
• Copy writing, editing and proof reading to a determined level to hand over to copy writer for all marketing campaigns including advertising, social media etc.
• Conduct market research to determine insights about consumer requirements, habits and trends.
• Liaise with external vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns.
• Analyse, measure and present insights on the success of marketing campaigns / projects and produce reports for stakeholders.
• Brief service providers on project requirements and ensure delivery within agreed timelines.

Competencies

• Generating ideas
• Developing expertise
• Producing output
• Meeting timescales
• Challenging ideas
• Inviting feedback

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

• Prepares, reviews and coordinates, under guidance, local regulatory submissions (MoH, EC, additional special national local applications if applicable, e.g. gene therapy approvals, viral safety dossiers, import license) in alignment with global submission strategy.
• Provides, under guidance local regulatory strategy advice (MoH &/or EC) to internal clients.
• Provides project specific local SIA services and coordination of these projects.
• May have contact with investigators for submission related activities.
• Key-contact at country level for either Ethical or Regulatory submission-related activities.
• Coordinates, under guidance, with internal functional departments to ensure various site start-up activities are aligned with submissions activities and mutually agreed upon timelines; ensures alignment of submission process for sites and study are aligned to the critical path for site activation.
• Achieves PPD's target cycle times for site.
• May work with the start-up CRA(s) to prepare the regulatory compliance review packages, as applicable.
• May develop country specific Patient Information Sheet/Informed Consent form documents.
• May assist with grant budgets(s) and payment schedules negotiations with sites.
• Supports the coordination of feasibility activities, as required, in accordance with agreed timelines.
• Entes and maintains trial status information relating to SIA activities onto PPD tracking databases in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensures the local country study files and filing processes are prepared, set up and maintained as per PPD WPDs or applicable client SOPs.
• Maintains knowledge of and understand PPD SOPs, Client SOPs/directives, and current regulatory guidelines as applicable to services provided.

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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for providing labor support for various positions supported by the Support Operations department.

Responsibilities For Marketing Lead Includes But Not Limited To
(Can work in Arena Club, Private/Public Events, Consumer Promotions or Players Club)

• Conducts event/promotion registration and enters guest information into the appropriate software system
• Uses compute software to register guests in a quick and professional manner
• Administration of Avatar Event Management System
• Effective use of Archtics Ticketing Software, Arena Club Ticketing
• Proficient in ACSC, GHS Promotion Tracking System
• Knowledge of Sharepoint/Property information screens
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions with dept guidelines
• Demonstrates the ability to build a rapport with returning guests
• Performs all Marketing Crew duties when needed

Minimum Education And Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English
• Previous customer service experience or experience dealing with the public
• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Friendly, positive and outgoing personality

Training Requirements

• Varies depending on job assignment
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the property and its offerings
• Knowledge of ticket taking best practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the arena's emergency evacuation plan
• SMART Server Certification

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must be able to work on the casino floor with smoke, loud noises, and low lighting
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours

Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference. "Native American" means an individual who is duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or duly enrolled member of any group of Native Americans recognized as an Indian Tribe by the Mohegan Tribe, the United States, or the State of Connecticut.

Work Shift
Regular

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Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.

Life & Brand Portfolio are looking for a dynamic Brand activation Manager based in Cape Town to work on some of the portfolios brands together with the management team. This role requires a great amount of initiative, organisation and people skills.

Duties Include but are not limited to:

• Assist in carrying out market research (following what competitors are getting up to), in order to keep up to date with customer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
• Conceptualize and drive campaigns across print, broadcast and digital platforms to ensure that products and services meet customers' expectations and to build the credibility of brands
• Liaise with the design team with briefs and reverts for area managers/ops
• Assist in supervising/managing advertising, product packaging design and other forms of marketing to maintain consistency in brands across life and brand
• Meeting with clients/vendors/suppliers and working with colleagues across multiple departments (such as marketing assistants, marketing co-ordinator, designers, events manager etc.)
• Managing invoicing/payments for vendors as well as trade exchanges with media partners
• Assisting with initiating some events with marketing such as new store launches, new life and brand products (Hampton & Co. & house beer & house coffee), campaigns, promotions and specials
• Liaise with area managers, design briefs sent through, advertising, PR, SM content
• Assisting with conceptualising ideas per brand, per store etc.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in Marketing/to have studied Marketing/hospitality and have an understanding of the industry (2-3 years' experience) is required
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Team player and can work well within the team
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Own reliable transport and a valid driver's license is essential
• MS Office proficiency

Location:
 Cape Town (In office / On-location as required)

Start Date:
 Immediate

Salary:
 R R per month dependent on experience

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AME Trade: B2B Event Organisers.

AME Trade Ltd was founded in 2006 with the specific aim of creating quality country & industry specific B2B events and digital connect marketing services. With more than 20 years of experience, we have established ourselves as one of the leading independent Conference & Exhibition Organisers in over 20 African Countries with a focus on the Mining, Energy, Finance and Oil & Gas sectors. We are fortunate to collaborate and partner with some of the leading industry brands, experts, financial development institutions as well as public sector stakeholders across the continent including prominent local SME's for our events. Learn More at

The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced marketing manager for conferences and events to market and promote the events, defining and implementing the marketing strategy, work alongside some other marketing executives. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about events, with demonstrated leadership skills and a good understanding of B2B events, and additional language (especially French) is preferred. Travelling and working in fast global developing markets mean this is a role for a dynamic, creative and entrepreneurial person.

You will be responsible for:

STRATEGY: defining and planning strategic campaigns for our events to maximise the revenue and reach the target. The scope will be to generate at least 30 new leads per week for the sales team to close and indirectly generate revenue.

LEADERSHIP: mentoring and support the team to maximise their performance, engage with the various contractors and communications agencies in the various countries we operate

EXECUTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Executing and overseeing marketing campaign activity timelines.

COPYWRITING: Ability to write good content, must be original, eye-catching copy for the use of emails, social posts and websites.

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND NEGOTIATION: Establishing strategic partnerships with influential associations or companies within the industry to deliver traffic and registrations.

INTER-DEPARTMENT RELATIONSHIPS: Working closely with other departments as part of the team to collaborate and manage expectations to deliver set targets.

TECHNICAL: understanding the usage of CRM, and other software in order to produce report and successful campaigns. Ensure traffic to the website increase by 25%, retargeting and SEO.

Skills /requirement/character

2-3 years' experience in a marketing role in B2B Events with a consistent professional and personal track record

Data Analysis and Interpretation:

- Proficiency in data analytics tools and the ability to interpret data trends.

- Experience in utilizing data to optimize marketing strategies and measure campaign effectiveness.

Content Marketing:

- Skills in creating compelling and engaging content for various platforms.

- Understanding of content marketing strategies to attract and retain target audiences.

Social Media Expertise:

- In-depth knowledge of various social media platforms and their advertising features.

- Ability to develop and execute effective social media campaigns to increase brand awareness.

SEO Knowledge:

- Understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) principles to enhance online visibility.

- Familiarity with search engine marketing (SEM) strategies to drive targeted traffic.

Event Technology Integration:

- Proficiency in integrating and utilizing event technology platforms for marketing purposes.

- Knowledge of virtual event platforms and hybrid event strategies.

Budget Management:

- Experience in managing marketing budgets efficiently.

- Ability to allocate resources effectively to maximize ROI.

Networking Skills:

- Strong networking abilities to establish and maintain relationships within the industry.

- Participation in industry events and forums to stay updated on trends and opportunities.

Crisis Management:

- Ability to handle unexpected challenges or crises during events.

- Quick decision-making skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

- Collaboration with other departments (e.g., sales, production, operations) to ensure cohesive event execution.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Global Awareness:

- Understanding of global markets and cultural differences in event marketing.

- Experience in creating marketing strategies for diverse audiences.

Project Management:

- Strong project management skills to ensure seamless execution of marketing campaigns and events.

- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.

Continuous Learning:

- Commitment to staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

- Willingness to adapt and learn new skills to stay ahead in the dynamic event industry.

Requirements

· BA/MS degree in marketing or a related field

· Proven working experience as B2B marketing manager responsible for a multicultural and diverse team – minimum 2 years

· Demonstrable experience leading and managing a CRM / database

· Highly organised with experience in producing marketing analysis & plan

· Solid knowledge of website platforms (e.g., WordPress), CRM (e.g., Dynamics 365), Excel (e.g., basic formula)

· Knowledge and/or experience of using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), social media platforms, emailing platforms, media & PR strategy

· English & French – native or fluent

· Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking

· Creative, enthusiast, always looking for improvement, and keen to implement new processes.

· Respect deadlines, flexible, accept last-minute changes and work well under pressure.

· Open to travelling and handling on-site marketing during various events.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in Marketing conferences and events

Experience:

• Events marketing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote