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Alistair James Company Ltd Head of Marketing & Executive Assistant in Johannesburg, South Africa
Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. At the moment, the Group employees over 900 personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion.
Core Competencies:
Material Supply
Customs Clearance
Road Freight
Material Handling
Storage and Warehousing
Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental
Specialized Inspection Services
Vision
To be known as the Company that makes Africa work better.
Company Behaviours
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Head of Marketing & Administration. This key role will oversee both the marketing strategy and administrative functions of our organization.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of marketing expertise and administrative acumen to drive our company's growth and operational efficiency.
In this role, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:
Marketing Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve organizational goals and enhance brand visibility.
Brand Management: Oversee brand positioning, messaging, and consistency across all marketing channels and communication materials.
Digital Marketing: Lead digital marketing initiatives including website management, email marketing, social media, and online advertising campaigns.
Content Creation: Drive content strategy and development for various marketing materials including website content, blog posts, social media updates, and email newsletters.
Market Research: Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitive insights, and customer preferences to inform marketing strategies.
Marketing Campaigns: Plan, execute, and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns across multiple channels to drive lead generation and customer acquisition.
Budget Management: Develop and manage marketing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and tracking of expenses.
Administration Oversight: Oversee administrative functions including office management, procurement, vendor management, and facilities maintenance.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency within the marketing and administrative functions.
Executive Assistance: Provide high-level administrative support to the directors, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, preparing documents and presentations, and handling correspondence.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in marketing or administrative roles
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable marketing initiatives.
Demonstrated expertise in digital marketing channels and technologies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in various marketing tools.
Experience in administration and office management is a plus.
Creative problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset.
The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.
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