Marketer – Transport & Logistics

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is searching for a Marketer to join their team in Akasia.

Job Description:

The Marketer will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to promote the Company brand, products and services, maximizing profits for the Company. Monitor trends and develop pricing strategies and marketing campaigns. Compile demographic data and develop targeted strategies to build greater awareness of the products and services that the Company offers.

Responsibilities:

• Marketing and administration of transport and logistics services against set budget and objectives
• Negotiating prices and achieving margin targets including studying market trends and defining targets and pricing for various demographics.
• Innovative marketing and development of new markets
• Maintaining and developing existing customer relationships
• Strategically positioning services
• Collecting and analysing demographic data.
• Employing strategic messaging to raise brand awareness.
• Driving traffic to generate leads.
• Increasing brand recognition and developing trust
• Developing strategies to achieve goals
• Conducting thorough market research to understand consumer behaviour and market trends

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (High School Diploma)
• Degree or Diploma in Marketing (advantageous)
• 3 years plus of previous experience in a marketing environment within the Transport and Logistics environment.

Skills Required:

• Sound communication and language skills in Afrikaans and English
• Computer literate (MS Office)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong marketing and negotiation skills
• Ability to cope under pressure
• Excellent conflict-handling skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Languages

• English
• Afrikaans

Ability to Commute:

• Driver’s License with own reliable transport
• Living within the Pretoria North Region or willing to relocate before commencing.

Workhours

• Monday to Friday: 07:00 to 17:00
• Must be available after hours and on weekends to deal with issues