MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
? Unless the applicant can demonstrate that he/she has gained the necessary competencies through experience, a Diploma or Degree in Marketing is required;

? A minimum of 3 - 4 years’ experience in marketing and events coordination is critical;

? Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience in Social Media & Digital Marketing;

? Experience in the Travel Industry will be an added advantage;

? Must have exceptional event co-ordination skills and must be able to pay attention to detail and must be willing to perform both a marketing and sales role;

? The successful applicant must have his/her own reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s licence.


KEY PERFORMANCE OUTPUTS

? Assist the General Manager to ensure that Contiki is promoted and marketed to the travel trade and consumers utilizing brand guidelines;
? Partly responsible for the roll-out of all marketing campaigns;
? Have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the brand;
? Assist with marketing executions & coordinate production with design support;
? Assist with social media advertising;
? Update Twitter on a daily basis;
? Liaise with consortium marketing teams – update them with current specials and book joint campaigns/ advertising;
? Compile new email signatures with approval from the General Manager by the launch of each new campaign;
? Check and update all consortium partner websites when necessary;
? Ensure that product templates and all products sourced and sent to consortiums are accurate;
? Constantly update the brand website - travel agent + consumer with current special offers or ensure information is relevant & accurate;
? Source, purchase and distribute corporate gifts & hampers;
? Packaging of gifts, hampers and hand-outs for consumers & trade;
? Brief the creative designer on marketing collateral required, monitor the production and design process constantly;
? Plan product launches, trade and consumer shows in-conjunction with the General Manager and other relevant internal & external parties;
? Organise events from A-Z such as sourcing venue, liaise with venue with regards to all details, ensure venue meets professional standards, finalise and ensure everything runs smoothly and to the company’s expectation;
? Handling RSVP’s for all functions;
? Handling of all required collateral for functions (ranging from but not limited to: invitations, menu’s, handouts etc.);
? Ad-hoc assistance for all marketing events such as set up, breakdown and general aesthetics;
? Assist with training where required in the Johannesburg / Pretoria region;
? Manage the roll-out of all public relations campaigns in conjunction with the General Manager & PR consultant;
? Monitor sales on all initiatives through passenger sales on SalesForce (Contiki);
? Assist General Manager with various monthly reports;
? Have a good knowledge of competitors;
? Distribute brochures list daily along with covering letter to send out to consumers;
? Manage stock control of brochures and documents;
? Handle travel arrangements for the General Manager;
? Attend in house staff training and team meetings;
? Actively contribute to the creation of an integrated and focused marketing team;
? Adhere to company ethics standards, and
? Ad-hoc duties as assigned.