Experiential Events and Activations Coordinator - JhbFull job descriptionSignal Hill Products of looking for an Experiential Events & Activations CoordinatorPosition/Title: Experiential Events & Activations CoordinatorReports To: Elizanne RauchFunction: MarketingArea: South AfricaOverall Responsibility: Identify, liaise, plan, attend and oversee execution of small to medium-sized brand and marketing events and activations.Ensure the brand and branding is represented in the right manner, events and activations are set-up and executed on time.Support brand team in Digital & Social Media Management to amplify.Input into marketing strategic functions where required to better connect with consumers through key focus areas.Focus Area 1- Event and activation opportunities unlocking Keep abreast of all brand relevant event and activation opportunities and present to the marketing team for consideration and explorationConnect with relevant industry players to identify opportunitiesLiaise with and conceptualise where relevant event and activation opportunities through micro-influencersFocus Area 2 -Event & Activation stakeholders liaising Liaise with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the event requirements are agreed to and are feasible and approved prior to commitmentIdentify and manage what resources are required and if internal and/or external suppliers are requiredCommunicate and confirm all event and activation executional plans to all stakeholders leading up to the eventLiaise with Digital & Social Media content manager to optimise event and activation marketing, pre-during and post eventResponsible for the Event & activation calendar and weekly updates and sharing internallyFocus Area 3- Brand objective adherence and representation Identify and ensure alignment between events and activations and brand event and activation objectives and present fit to secure approvalPlan and manage brand collateral where required to adequately represent the brandTarget events with the right audience profile that meets the brand target audienceCoordinate image capturing at agreed events and activations, to contribute to content plan and remarket across social media channelsFocus Area 4- Stock, Event Equipment and Cost Management Place orders for events and activations as agreedFollow-up on approvals and delivery of stock where required to ensure on time shipment and deliveryBook and secure budget approval for all event related equipment and stockManage stock and event equipment maintenance, return and recon post eventManage micro-influencer stock allocations and deliveries, based on approved schedule and budgetRequirements of the Role Qualification: Degree or Diploma in marketing, event, public relations, advertising or similar fieldsYears Experience: minimum of 1 year experience in events, brand activations, brand ambassador or related industry experienceExperience in multi-event & activation calendar coordinationCreative eye and conceptualisation and copywriting abilityExperience in planning and coordinating multiple stakeholdersExperience in budget managementExperience in brand management or agency experience will be added benefitPreferred Skills: Great communications skills Interpersonal and social skillsMulti-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasksOrganized and detail-orientedProblem-solving skillsPeople management skillsNB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
