Marketing Executive Opportunity

Cerebra is an integrated strategic communications agency based in Design Quarter, Johannesburg. Our main focus is building, engaging and activating communities around some really awesome and prolific corporate and consumer brands through the fast paced, ever-changing and interactive world of social media.

At Cerebra we are serious about the work that we do, but we are also serious about having a great time doing it. Which is why we attract the very best talent and our culture is one of constant learning and sharing.  We are looking for an experienced Marketing Executive to assist with brand building and sales lead generation.

Responsibilities: 

• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations;
• Writing and proofreading copy;
• Maintaining and updating customer databases;
• Organising and attending events such as conferences, product launches, seminars, receptions and exhibitions;
• Liaising with media and influencers to promote Cerebra activities;
• Listening to customer requirements and presenting notes to the sales director;
• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails;
• Follow up on potential leads;
• Arrangement and attendance at sales meetings;
• Responding to incoming email and phone enquiries;
• Gathering market and customer information;
• Creating detailed proposal, RFQ or tender documentation;
• Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements and translating those to the rest of the business;
• Conducting internal marketing initiatives to drive the sales agenda among Cerebra staff.

Requirements

• Strong written and communication skills, multiple languages a bonus.
• Branding background / experience or qualification.
• CRM and database management experience.
• Event management and coordination experience.
• Direct marketing coordination experience.
• Sales administration and lead generation experience.

Advantageous 

• Experience working in an agency environment.
• Design skills a bonus.
• Social Media skills and or experience.
• Sales administration track record.

Before you think of applying for this job, you need to demonstrate the following characteristics or traits. We interview for these, so don’t take them lightly!

• You’re fun. We believe fun is an imperative part of what makes work at Cerebra worthwhile. We work hard and we play hard.
• You have courage. We are doing work at Cerebra that will change the way companies do business forever. Blazing a new trail requires bravery and boldness.
• You’re loyal. Not necessarily to the leadership of Cerebra, but to the best interests of the company and your colleagues in light of our mission to be Africa’s social business authority.
• You’re a teacher. You inspire learning and growth in the lives of people around you. Cerebra is a highly collaborative environment that thrives on more give than take.
• You’re proactive. You don’t wait for life to happen to you, or things to fall in your lap. You go after the things you want. Looking for opportunities to add value outside of your defined scope of responsibility and influence is what makes great Cerebrans, great Cerebrans.
• You’re not kak. Cerebra believes in a healthy, happy, and constructive workplace. It’s a strictly no chop zone.

Please send CVs to careers@cererba.co.za. Should you not receive a response in 1 month, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Posted on 21 Jul 15:31          APPLY NOW