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Ref: OP997-23
Job description / Role
Marketing executives are involved in developing marketing campaigns to promote a product, service or idea. It is a varied role that includes planning, advertising, public relations, event organisation, product development, distribution, sponsorship and research. The work is often challenging and fast-paced.
Many organisations have marketing departments, meaning that marketing executives can be found in both the private and public sectors, ranging from the financial, retailing and media industries to voluntary and public sector organisations.
The responsibilities of a marketing executive vary depending on the size of the organisation and sector, and whether the focus is on selling a product or service or on raising awareness of an issue that affects the public.
Marketing executives may also be known as marketing officers or coordinators.
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in marketing
- 0-2 years experience
- Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers and partner organisations;
- Communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships;
- Sourcing advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press - local, regional, national and specialist publications - or on the radio, depending on the organisation and the campaign;
- Managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters, flyers, newsletters, e-newsletters and DVDs;
- Writing and proofreading copy;
- Liaising with designers and printers;
- Organising photo shoots;
- Arranging the effective distribution of marketing materials;
- Maintaining and updating customer databases;
- Organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions;
- Sourcing and securing sponsorship;
- Conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups;
- Contributing to, and developing, marketing plans and strategies;
- Managing budgets;
- Evaluating marketing campaigns;
- Monitoring competitor activity;
- Supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues
About the Company
Sixpence Consulting S.P.C. (\"6 Pence\" or \" the Company\") was established in the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2005. In addition to its operations in Bahrain, 6 Pence has presence in both United Arab Emirates and Sultanate of Oman, whilst continuously exploring the possibilities of expanding into the rest of the GCC member states and beyond where possible.
The Company is dedicated to partnering with its clients in joining efforts for mutual successes. We provide innovative, proactive response services designed to promote customer satisfaction and to increase customer retention of our clients.