Wholesale distributor of tools, machinery, hardware, home, garden and automotive products is seeking the services of a suitable experienced Marketing Manager to be based at their offices in Westmead.

Highly competitive salary on offer. All applications to include a detailed overview of your Marketing Management ability.

REPORTING TO: MANAGING DIRECTOR

OBJECTIVE:
The Marketing Manager Manages runs the Marketing Department and PR objectives, ensuring all promotional activities run successfully and efficiently. This would include operational and administrative support to all marketing/promotional projects, including PR, online, social media and TTL advertising.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• To develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies/campaigns to meet sales objectives.
• Effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the brands.
• Create and produce creative advertising material according to received orders from Category Managers and Sales Team.
• Manage the marketing budget. Monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving actions.
• Manage and develop the creative team within the marketing department.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• A degree or diploma in marketing, design, communications, or a related field is required.
• More than 5 years’ experience in a similar role (preferably from a Company or in-house marketing department)
• Have proven track record of Managing a Marketing Team
• Experience must include strategic planning, communications planning and management, marketing and media relations.
• Requires excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Excellent people skills and an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of social media and email marketing platforms.
• Previous experience using HootSuite or any other social media monitoring platform.
• Expert Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator.
• Able to take projects from start to finish.