Marketing Co-Ordinator

Marketing Co-Ordinator - PattersonMarketing Co-OrdinatorDescriptionOur well-known client in the Hospitality / Tourism industry and based near Paterson in the Eastern Cape, has a position available for a Marketing Co-Ordinator.Please Note: This is a live-in position.Candidates who live close-by, may have a hybrid work-from-home / office option available to them.  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Degree or equivalent in Sales & Marketing / Communications / Business.Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in Sales & Marketing.Ability to effectively communicate with others in English (written and spoken).5–star Hospitality / Hotel experience would be an advantage.Experience with digital & social media.Advanced level of experience with MS Office, specifically Excel and Outlook.Creativity and writing skills.Experience with brochure / design software an advantage. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:Assist with creating and executing an annual marketing plan and budget.Create and update databases.Responsible for website management.Manage Google listings.Managing OTA sites.Responsible for Social Media management.Updating of all marketing collateral both print and digital.Assist with developing marketing campaigns and the implementation thereof.Responsible for content creation (Blogs and Newsletters).Review responses and provide feedback from various platforms.Assist with planning and coordination of photo and video shoots where necessary.Responsible for image bank management, as well as images across other platforms.Liaising & co-ordinating with external companies, such as PR Agency, Digital & Advertising Agency.Assist with the overall marketing strategy in line with the marketing goals and plans.Assist with follow ups from sales trips and trade shows.Assist with preparations for trade shows and sales trips.Manage barter and trade agreements.Assist in servicing DMC’s, tour operators and travel trade partners.Assist with overseas representation, monitor output and collaborate on any opportunities.Collaborate with tour operators, travel agents, travel writers, sports planners, wholesalers, golf markets, South African Tourisms and other associations to generate possible partnerships.Assist with the implementation of Sales & marketing plans as needed.Assist with annual rates distribution and contracting; ensure that all 3rd party distributors are correctly contracted with the correct commission structures.Together with the Sales and Marketing and Revenue Manager, develop a variety of packages for local and international distribution to the travel trade and for direct sales distribution.Aggressively pursue sales leads and prospects for travel trade sales.Attend Trade Shows, industry meetings, presentations and sales calls where required to promote the company.Organize familiarization tours and conduct promotional visits to potential clients / agents. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:Excellent communication skills.Organized, detail-orientated and deadline sensitive.Ability