Field Marketing Specialist - North West

at  Red Bull

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Field Marketing Specialist (FMS) supports the Field Marketing Manager (FMM) in building the local face of Red Bull in their field in the most relevant way and in line with the global and national strategies and priorities. Although based in Potchefstroom, this role will be responsible for Field Marketing in the regions of North West, Limpopo & Mpumalanga.
They work with the FMM to build strong local networks including opinion-leaders and key influencers both online (social media) and offline. They help to create and implement marketing initiatives in Student Marketing, Sports, Culture and Communications.
They leverage sales opportunities and encompass local needs and specificities and therefore impact the heart of local consumers, ultimately leading to the successful development of the business.
The FMS is constantly out ‘in the field’ to make things happen, this is not an ‘office’ job. Depending on their profiles and the needs of the region, FMS responsibilities vary considerably.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding the core scenes in the region and has strong networking skills.
• Has already built and sustained personal relationships in core scenes (Culture, and/or Sports etc.)
• Experience in leading teams and managing people.
• A strategic thinker who takes initiative and ownership and “makes things happen”.
• Leadership, motivation and team skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, budgetary and project management competencies.
• Creative mind with a track record of putting new ideas into practice and assessing results.
• Excellent communication skills, including presenting and training abilities.
• Fluency in English (verbal & written). Fluency in Afrikaans advantageous
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application

Please refer the Job description for details