Job Title: Solutions Marketing Manager
Internet Solutions
Job Number:
INT00089)
Description
Internet Solutions (IS) is South Africa’s most established and experienced Converged Communications Service Provider. Since 1993 IS has been providing end-to-end connectivity solutions and related services across the African continent. IS is now also able to provide specific infrastructure facilities to customers, having received a full Electronic Communications Network Service( ECNS) license in 2009.
As a Solutions Marketing Manager in the Marketing (Middle East and Africa) team, you will be responsible for developing and managing solutions marketing plans for the MEA line of business both internally and externally in support of the lines of business solutions and services strategy. The individual will be responsible for initiating, developing and managing marketing campaigns/initiatives in collaboration with the Head of Solutions Marketing and the MEA Solutions Marketing Managers where applicable.
What we will expect you to do:
As a Solutions Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the following:
Solutions Marketing Management
Development and management of marketing plans and programmes for the line of business and regions, including value propositions, positioning, market segmentation, competitor analysis, sales tools, collateral, references, online marcoms, campaigns, etc. with assistance from Head of Solutions Marketing,
Communications and Vertical marketing teams.
Assist regional marketing managers in the development of regional marketing campaigns
Act as a marketing interface for all solution stakeholders within the lines of business and regionally.
Manage, maintain and grow solution communities across various collaboration vehicles (portals, webinars, etc.) for the lines of business
Internal and External Solutions Awareness
Work with the Communications team on internal and external communications plans to ensure proactive employee communications and continued education around the business. External communication will focus on the value proposition and market messaging to develop solutions identity, position key thought leaders and build mindshare with key target audiences.
Engage with marketing suppliers such as PR, Advertising and Events Agencies with respect to line of business deliverables
Ability to develop targeted/ direct marketing campaigns and act as catalyst for sharing regional best practices with the broader marketing organisation
Deliver/ develop case studies/ success stories and reference sites
Market Insight
Drive Market research & intelligence activities (in conjunction with Business Intelligence Manager) to ensure that the sales and solution teams are kept up to date with technology trends, competitor and market activity.
Assess ad hoc marketing opportunities and support where appropriate
Vendor/Partner Management
Act as marketing alliance to further build and maintain existing relationships with vendors/partners.
Leverage on the opportunities identified within the partnerships with vendors and develop and manage joint marketing campaigns
Budget Management
Manage the solution marketing budget for the line of business and manage the vendor fund recovery where applicable
Measurement of Marketing Initiatives
Develop and use the current measurement tools to measure ROI (Return on Investment) for all the executed marketing initiatives within and across lines of business.
Qualifications
Here’s what we are looking for in candidates for this job:
Key requirements:
Marketing Degree or Equivalent degree
MBA will be advantageous
Minimum 4 years in a marketing solutions/services within
ICT solutions industry or related industries
Proven track record in marketing with a multinational company
Fundamental understanding of the technology environment
MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint, FrontPage essential
MS SharePoint and CMS
Key abilities required:
Team player and Change agent
Strategic thinker
Comfortable working in a team that functions in a highly-decentralised / virtual team environment
Structured thinker, communicator and executor
Ability to communicate intangible ideas and concepts in a meaningful and value-driven way
Solid and excellent writing skills
Ability to compile and execute marketing and campaign plans
Excellent organisational, analytical and project management skills
Results/performance-oriented with an ability to measure effectiveness and business value of specific marketing campaigns
Commitment to delivering value to the internal and external client
Deadline-driven, while maintaining attention to detail
Proactive, information-seeking nature
Self-confident, assertive
Ability to work with all levels and groups within the organisation, both locally and internationally.
Local/International travel may be required from time to time
If you are up for the challenge and someone who can think outside the box apply today!
Internet Solutions embraces the principles of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998. The company is committed to the goals articulated in its Employment Equity Plan
To Apply:
http://www.is.co.za/AboutUs/Pages/Job-Opportunities.aspx
Deadline: 15th July 2012
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