Pretoria East: Marketing Manager (Eu Market) – Pretoria East posted by HotelJobs

Private Game Reserve with Head Offices based in Pretoria East is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager (EU Market) to join their management team. The focus for the position will be on the growth and expansion of the EU Sales market . The ideal person must be well presented and needs to be an individual that can travel independently to destinations both local and abroad and must be available to travel extensively during the year. Strong administration is a must, and the ideal candidate must be able to think creatively to grow our market presence. Duties: Develop and execute innovative marketing and sales programs/plans that attract customers from the EU market Oversee marketing campaigns for the EU market Manage the departments marketing budget Develop and maintain good relationships with customers Collect industry data and use the insights to update our marketing and sales strategies Promoting the company’s existing brand and introducing new products to the market Analysing budgets, preparing annual budget plans, scheduling expenditures, and ensuring that the sales team meets their goals. Researching and developing marketing opportunities and plans, understanding consumer requirements, identifying market trends, and suggesting system improvements to achieve the company’s marketing goals Maintaining relationships with important clients by making regular visits, understanding their needs, and anticipating new marketing opportunities in the EU market Staying current in the industry by attending educational opportunities, conferences, and workshops, reading publications, and maintaining personal and professional networks Requirements: Matric / Grade 12 Bachelors degree in marketing, Public Relations, or a closely related field At least 5 years management experience in Marketing, Tourism or Public Relations work Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and PowerPoint a must) Strong oral and written communication skills Additional Language skills in German, Spanish, French, Portuguese or Italian will be advantageous Understanding and knowledge of sales and marketing in the EU countries Must be able to generate new leads and build agent network Proficiency with digital data analysis tools Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills The ability to understand and follow company policies and procedures The ability to work under pressure and travel extensively Understanding of the selling process Able to travel extensively abroad Must have a valid passport Clean criminal record