Position: Marketing and Business Development ManagerSalary: Market relatedLocation: MidrandJob type: PermanentIndustry: Power GenerationReference Number: RDT.AS.MBDM.20052024COMPANY DESCRIPTION:Our client is a manufacturer of gasoline, diesel, natural gas and marine generating sets as well as lighting towers and generator hardware. They are looking for a Marketing and Business Development Manager to join their team.JOB DESCRIPTION:The main aim of the job is carrying out marketing and business development activities of the region and area to establish a sustainable system that will increase sales and exports of products and services.MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Planning and execution of company marketing activities, positioning of new products in the market, price analysis, competitor analysis, market share estimations and increasing brand equity in the sectorDeveloping marketing strategies and approving the budget with top management for target marketsTo follow the product diversity, developments and changes of the rival companies abroad, the sectoral fairs and to do research by using other communication resourcesInstitutionally, to work on product development, tracking of branding processes, brand extension, identity and image, brand strategyTo make a preliminary assessment of all communication activities related to the corporate brand in line with communication strategies and plans, to ensure that the works planned in this direction are carried out, finalized, followed up and coordinated with the relevant unitsTo contribute to the creation of the communication strategy of the corporate brand before the target audiences, to realize the strategic, target-oriented and holistic management of the corporate brand communicationReporting the advertising, print / social media activities, key business activities to country managementManaging marketing operations in accordance with company goals and strategiesMaking marketing plans for new markets, auditing applications and reporting resultsFollowing closely the product portfolio of domestic and foreign competitors, the developments and changes in these companies and doing research using all communication resourcesInstitutionally, following up of product development and branding process whilst working on brand expansion, brand strategy and improving brand image in the regionEstablishing and implementing a corporate brand communication plan and activities calendarIn line with communication strategies and plans, pre-evaluation of all communication activities related to the corporate brand, carrying out the works planned in this direction with the relevant unitsLikewise, ensuring the timing, finalization and follow-up of these worksIn corporate brand communication works, managing the necessary internal and external channels (digital or traditional) regarding the corporate brand in order to ensure coordination in visual and narrative languageTo contribute to the establishment of the corporate brand’s communication strategy for target customers and to realize the strategic, target-oriented and holistic management of corporate brand communicationSupporting all kinds of marketing activities of domestic and foreign dealer sales channels (signboards, glass cladding, in-office visuals and catalogs, etc.)Following up of abroad incentives, trademark registration and renewal proceduresOrganizing the participation of domestic and international trade exhibitionsFollowing the sponsorship and rental worksPreparation of media impact reports, website management, Google AdWords and analytics processesTo be in coordination with magazines and newspapers for company promotionPlanning, preparation and reporting of under the line and above the line campaigns within the global marketing departmentBeing responsible for the communication and management of the corporate brand across the communityEnsuring compliance of corporate identity standards across the entire communityCoordination and follow-up of these works and protecting corporate reputationFinding new sales partners and supporting dealers and branches in their sales & marketing activitiesTo liaise with international and official institutions and to carry out their coordination and document follow-up regarding marketing activitiesTo collect information about the sector and potential customers and to analyze this information to determine the policy to be followed in foreign marketing activitiesEnsuring that strategies to reduce risks are produced in order to reach the targeted market share.Preparing and reporting statistical data by conducting sectoral researchTo collect and analyze data on current and potential markets by closely following the development of the sector, to carry out profitability studies and to reportEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Grade 12 / Matric or equivalentBachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Administration / Sales & Marketing / Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical) or similarEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:10 Years’ experience in a similar position5 Years’ experience in power generation industry or similar5 Years’ management experienceDomestic and international travelling requiredDriver’s license + own vehicleERP / CRM Application knowledgeTO APPLY FOR THE POSITION, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK 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