Nicole Austin Email & Phone Number

South Africa

The journey at SSQ Design has been driven by a passion for transforming spaces. From amazing exhibition stand building and innovative interior design, we have built a reputation for excellence. Now, we are taking this expertise to the next level by offering a full suite of event management services. With On Q Event Creators, we are dedicated to making your events as extraordinary as the spaces we design. Our event solutions cover everything you need to create unforgettable experiences, including:Event Planning and CoordinationEvent Design and SetupCatering and HospitalityCorporate GiftingPromotional ItemsWhile we are excited to offer these new services, our commitment to excellence in design and project management remains unwavering. Our turnkey offerings still include:Temporary structures: Exhibition stands, activation set and pop-up shopsInteriors: Corporate and retail interiorsBy integrating event management with our existing design services, we provide a seamless experience from concept to completion. Whether you're planning a corporate function, a special celebration, or a product launch, we bring creativity, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail to every project.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

COMMS, SOCIAL & DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER, SOUTH AFRICAONLINE:• Manage and co-ordinate all digital activities. Plan and implement online plans (Facebook and Instagram), SEM, bought media, owned media and CRM.• Responsible for the timeous launch of all digital components for the various device launches and general marketing campaigns as well as their integration into the other marketing formats (such as retail, print, TV, OOH, etc.).• Actively work with the in-house team, and external agencies to implement local digital and social strategies.• Plan monthly content calendars for Instagram (SSA) and Facebook (SA) and community manage both platforms with using our brand tone and identity.• Act as the main point of contact with the global social media comms team as well as the SSA regional teams.• Work and manage influential advocates and implement plans to grow our social media platforms. • Budget and end-to-end campaign management.COMMUNICATIONS:• Manage plans for South Africa and assisting SSA Markets (Nigeria & Kenya) to create a fully integrated strategy and activities.• Manage monthly content and editorial plans. Alignment of global requirements to local planning, press releases, the start of sales, media management, and seeding programs.• Manage media relationships to maintain Nokia mobile’s presence in the media.• Manage and host local media meets, product launches, and cluster activities.• Link influencers into our plans, to ensure we are receiving added value through their following.• Collaboration: Working with the greater local and SSA team to align on responsibilities, targets, and results.• Budget Management: End-to-end budget management.

South Africa

• Marketing campaign & operator marketing management: formulate, plan, and deliver 36O campaigns (including traditional touchpoints, trade launches, activations, and promotions) to drive sales of Mobile devices in retail and operator channels.• Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders within the local office (Sales, Product Marketing, and Activation & Channel Teams) to secure short and long-term buy-in and implementation of the Channel Marketing Strategy• Drive channel marketing planning and execution, in collaboration with Regional and Global teams to drive Microsoft business in operator-branded retail.• Launch new Windows 1O smartphones into Operator Channel. Lumia, Uber & Batman tactical sponsorships driving the W1O ecosystem.• POS & furniture management, management of rebrand of 168 furniture fixtures in Operator Stores.• Online: digital & Microsoft online store management. Implement online plans including Social, SEM, bought media, owned media, and CRM. Manage the look and feel of the e-commerce Store.• Other Responsibilities: budget management for all operator and retail expenses, manage (BTL) agencies, field force teams, promoters, activations, and launches. Local mystery shopping projects, warehousing, event, and conference organization

South Africa

Manage Operator Marketing: Engage and collaborate with key stake holders within local office (Sales, Product Marketing and Activation & Channel Teams) to secure short and long term buy-in and implementation of Channel Marketing Strategy. Drive channel marketing planning and execution, in collaboration with Regional and Global teams to drive Nokia business in operator branded retail. Campaign Management: Plan and deliver 360 campaigns (including traditional touch points, trade launches, activations and promotions) that increases foot traffic to retail, convert visits to purchase, using elements to connect with consumers and sales people which is both exciting and compelling through effective planning and execution. Campaigns to include all Operator opportunities including: retail stores, online, social and call centers campaigns. Budget Management: End to end budget management for all Operator and Retail expenses striving to spend optimally (based on ROI)Agency management: Manage, monitor and optimize below the line (BTL) agencies: field force teams, promoters, activations and launches. Point of Sale (POS) & Furniture Management: Deliver and implement POS into key channels. Provide visual merchandising guidelines for the Nokia brand & product launches across all channels to ensure consistency in the multi-branded environments. Manage look and feel of key channels: Microsoft Zones in Operator channel, owned and non-owned furniture and Store in Store (SIS) Other Responsibilities: Local mystery shopping projects, warehousing, event and conference organization, online image bank management.

Nokia

Manage all retail marketing activities, ensuring a successful campaign and program delivery in retail. Responsible for retail solutions and execution with a broad scope of traditional marketing activities - project planning, general marketing, media planning, promotion and activation activities, budget management, advertising execution and go-to-market co-ordination and tracking.

Creates locally relevant retail and marketing plans, maintain responsibility for touch-point strategy across all touch points - BTL, holistic activation, retail, and digital. Manages marketing spend in line with agreed guidelines, including marketing planning, POS and monthly budget reconciliation in order to find opportunities to track, learn and improve ROI.Maintain responsibility for retail marketing execution from retail campaign POS, to promoters and retail activation, working closely with the retail team

Online MarketingMaintain the website for the local and international market, as well as related websites and the various Zones (Micro sites). Monitor the performance of the Websites, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) as well as Google Biddings. In addition, managing electronic monthly newsletters, news flashes to Customers and Business Partners, welcome cycle documentation, posters and bannersGenera Marketing:Manage all related activities for the Pastel Evolution Payroll & HR product (focused at the higher end of the market). Responsibilities include arranging the design, print, quote and maintenance of stock levels of packaging (installation guides, in-box documentation, brochures). Responsibilities also include assisting with road shows, exhibitions, etc. Maintain and source new promotional items and stationery. Maintain the solid relationship with existing suppliers and source competitive quotations if required. Internal marketing communication and manage mail shots (snail mail) to Customers and Business Partners. Assist with local sales specials: Software, Modules, Training, Workshops and Outsourcing Divisions.

White Eagle (Europe) Plc is a market leader in the high growth Prepaid Card and electronic payments markets, as well as a leading force in the area of consumer facing International telecommunications, having combined both prepaid ‘debit cards’ and mobile telephony into one simple offering

Universal Telecom are an equal opportunities employer, and we recruit from all areas and strata’s of society. We do not normally recruit managers from outside of our business, therefore your progression within the company will be dependant upon your ability, energy and enthusiasm.Recruitment is the key to any business. Without the right people, no business can flourish. Could you be the person to spearhead our search for the elite? Searchs need to be diverse and targeted at the elite in every facet of business.

Bcomm Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Bcomm Marketing

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