JOB INTRODUCTION:
G4S Secure Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated security management solutions, has a vacancy for a Marketing Administrator based at our operations in Head Office, Gauteng reporting to the ESS Director.
The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which Marketing Administrator plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:
Sales documentation- keep updated through the intranet and regular support to Sales Administrators in the regions
- Provide regions with sales-related documentation
- Keep all relevant certificates up to date
- Updating of above on the intranet
- Respond to requests for information
- Assist with drafting of sales-related documentation & presentations
- Provide feedback on all
Prepare & submit national tenders & cost proposals - Assist with compilation of national tenders & related tasks
- Ensure work is submitted on time & accurately, and priced at margins as directed
- Follow up on outstanding tenders
- Provide support with presentations
- Ensure best practice within all answers to all tender questions, and focus on specific areas that require more complex solutions
- Compile & update customer references for specific industries
- Costing proposals (with support from finance dept)
Provide effective support and also assistance on requested projects
- Complete tasks within the allotted time frame and provide feedback
- Produce accurate work
- Provide reliable support-system
- Manage & execute special projects timeously & comprehensively
- Communicate with all relevant parties
- Support Sales Department with the planning, implementation and evaluation of all events both internal and external
Communication and CSI Assistance
- Drafting communiques and writing articles
- Conducting qualitative communication research
- Managing distribution lists – ensuring that they are regularly updated
- Managing cell phone number database for bulk sms- ensuring that it is regularly updated
- Publish content to the G4S SA intranet
- Distribution of internal items and gimmicks
- Update media library as and when necessary write articles and case studies on G4S CSI initiatives
- Rally employees to participate in CSI initiatives
- Provide support during the planning and implementation of the CSI initiatives
- Publish content to the G4S SA website
- Assist with media monitoring
- Assist with compiling media packs as and when necessary
Assist with marketing initiative and brand awareness
- Act as a brand ambassador, providing guidelines to both employees and service providers on the use of the brand
- Sourcing and procuring signage as and when necessary
- Develop a thorough knowledge of the global brand guidelines
- Administration of marketing/sales material stock
- Distribute stock as required by regions, within a reasonable timeframe
- Ensure marketing material requested is costed to relevant region
- Distribution of international magazines and any other required material
- Source & procure marketing and branded items
- Ensure new items are quoted & signed off in line with budget
- Compiling content for Ads, brochures and other marketing collateral
Health and Safety
- Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the departmental safety plans for each year
- Participate in safety forums created by the company for example safety meetings and safety talks
- Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
- Discuss all safety incidents
- Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management
- Attend safety education and refresher programs
- Comply with safety policies and procedures at the workplace
- Distribute safety information as and when required
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Qualification and Experience
- Diploma or degree in Communication/Journalism/Marketing
- Proposal & tender experience
- Graphic design experience
Skills and Attributes
- Understanding the organizational environment
- Understanding the organization’s goals and objectives
- Dealing with changing circumstances
- Supporting and working with others
- Delivering objectives
- Dealing with complexity
- Acting professionally
- Delivering great customer service
- Sharing and cooperating