Permanent Marketing Manager (Product & Special Pro

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Marketing Manager (Product & Special Projects) to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg (Sandton). Job Description: Management of selected product-related communication with media and other stakeholders Development and distribution of selected product-related communication to media and other stakeholders i.e. media releases, media responses and product updates, product photography and videography direction, briefing documents for spokespersons – media interviews, development and delivery of product and brand presentations and development of product content i.e. fact sheets, hot sheets Responsible for product launches to media Includes development of PR strategies for the product and overall brand Logistics Planning and Media Launch Plans Managing PR and Internal Communication for Partnership and Sponsorship Projects Responsible for digital media and lifestyle media relations strategy Media clipping analysis Manage media clipping service scope of work and manage service provider Publicity Reports for EXCO- monthly Drafting of media releases / statements Explore opportunities to leverage Product PR across all communication/media channels On-going relationship building with key lifestyle and product media and partners Negotiating and finalising contract terms and outputs of agreements entered into with partners and suppliers Seek opportunities for innovative ways to leverage Product and overall Brand image Seek opportunities for mutually beneficial sponsors and partners to increase Product and Brand awareness People management Cross-functional and collaborative project management and task delegation Special Projects Portfolio: End-to-end project management: Manage all activities from the various areas for assigned special projects including communications, advertising, sponsorships, social media, sales, technical, training etc. Responsible for timeline management of key project-specific milestones Development of effective plans to achieve objectives Liaison and Engagement between the various local and global stakeholders invested in the aforementioned sponsorship-based projects Effective budget planning and maintenance Explore opportunities to leverage special projects PR across all communication/media channels On-going relationship building with key media and partners Negotiating and finalising contract terms and outputs of agreements entered into with partners and suppliers Seek opportunities for innovative ways to leverage special projects' PR efforts as well as overall Brand image Cross-functional and collaborative project management and task delegation Job Requirements: NQF Level 6 (Minimum 360 credits on level 8 framework) Qualification in Marketing, Public Relations/Communications or Journalism-related Relevant motor industry experience will be advantageous Experience in project management and Comm SECTOR: Automotive