Marketing Support Co-Ordinator

As the responsible person for the Business Development and Marketing and Sales internal and external communication activities, you will be a part of driving our efforts to meet the increased demands on the market. The BDMS Marketing Support function will work as the marketing communications support hub within our BD & MS department for all events, and communication activities inside the function and with the business development and marketing stakeholders. The environment within our market segment is very dynamic and we need to continuously adapt to meet the new reality.

Your role:

You will be working in close cooperation with all personnel within our M&S department. There is also a strong need of interaction with our global marketing office and our operating countries all around the world.

• Coordinate our events together with product sales responsible, BU/B function, and GBD office for both local and international events
• Develop and implement effective marketing communication plans in support of the BDMS marketing strategy and relevant marketing campaigns
• Writing and drafting of key messages for function and relevant presentation material updates
• Coordinate and support demo activities
• Provide suitable social media posts for function
• Coordinate and adapt our way of display models for customers and exhibition areas
• Manage the SGD Marketing Store room
• Draft internal Newsletters for the BDMS function and FCC Marketing function, if required
• Support the winning bid process
• Support the marketing campaigns and capture strategy requirements
• Support the country office on local activities including golf days
• Co-ordinate the sponsorship activities for the function
• Draft content for internal and external communications and social media
• Manage media inquiries and handle requests for interviews, statements etc in relation to the function
  
  
  

Your profile:

We are looking for a person with excellent skills of multitasking and the ability to understand the future of our support function

• Open to travel in South Africa and abroad
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with event planning and management
• Passion for creating engaging and informative content
• Taking own initiative and drive the function forward
• Become well acquainted with our product portfolio
• Strong social skills and team player
  
  
  

Desired skills:

• 7-10 years of experience in marketing communications or a related field
• Experience in defense business would be an advantage
  
  
  

Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of working in Marketing or Communications environments
• Business thinking
• Strong analytical skills
  
  
  

Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
  
  
  

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different yet we share the same goal – to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not received feedback from us within 30 days after the closing date.