Marketing and Communications Specialist

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  • Centurion, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Our client in the automotive industry is currently looking to employ a Marketing and Communications Specialist based in Centurion.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you!Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Economics, Business or a related field.
  • 5–10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience in brand marketing and corporate communication.
  • Confident and engaging presentation abilities.
  • Strong research skills.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, tools, and communication best practices.
  • Solid design skills.
  • Ability to influence at various levels.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and proofreading accuracy.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective project and time management capabilities.
  • Creativity in developing relevant marketing content.
  • Strong initiative, self-motivation and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at various levels.
  • Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
  • Serve as the primary point of communication for internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent messaging about Dealer Training Academy services, activities and accomplishments.
  • Develop and execute strategic communication plans to increase awareness of the Academy’s value proposition among internal stakeholders.
  • Communicate new products, events and achievements to external stakeholders and industry partners across multiple platforms.
  • Design and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy to support the Academy’s brand positioning and outreach.
  • Promote the image and core values of the Dealer Training Academy through targeted campaigns and initiatives.
  • Actively support and monitor all Academy initiatives, ensuring consistent communication through internal and external media channels.
  • Manage multi-channel communications including Instagram, LinkedIn, newsletters, email, video, and digital media.
  • Draft and edit scripts for speeches, presentations and audiovisual content for brand training events.
  • Distribute executive communications, internal memos and organize briefings to cascade key information.
  • Liaise with suppliers to coordinate branded materials and printed collateral for both internal and external audiences.
  • Effectively communicate brand messaging and values to all relevant stakeholders.
  • Create professional on-brand event invitations using Canva and Adobe design tools.
  • Measure and analyze current communications efforts.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to generate ideas and execute innovative strategies.
  • Compile and present detailed quarterly reports on marketing and communications activities.
Continuous Improvement:
  • Apply a continuous improvement mindset to enhance business operations, with a focus on streamlining communication processes and increasing efficiency.
Scope of Work Includes:
  • Development and distribution of internal, dealer and NSO quarterly newsletters.
  • Execution of the Dealer Network communication strategy as outlined in the Marketing and Communications Plan.
  • Preparation of communication-specific presentations and activity reports.
  • Tailored communication efforts across platforms for targeted audience groups.
  • Reviewing and quality-assuring bulletins that have been pre-drafted with key content.
Out of Scope:
  • Preparation of presentations for training launches, awards ceremonies, roadshows or special projects.
  • Circulating general day-to-day operational emails to the Dealer Network.
  • Graphic design work beyond minor layout tasks (e.g., invitation design using Canva).
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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