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Brand/Product Manager - FMCG (Cape Town, Western Cape)
Remuneration: R450000 - R500000 per year cost to company
Benefits: Medical Aid, Pension, Bonus, Staff Discounts
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Mid/Senior
Job policy: Black Economic Empowerment
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Brand/Prod

Job description
Our client is a leading FMCG company requiring an accomplished, innovative individual, with high energy, passion to proactively drive all aspects of Brand Product Management for a number of their key brands. You will take responsibility to prepare Strategic Marketing Plans, effectively manage New Product Launches / Promotions, ensure that the inventory of the relevant portfolio is maintained at an optimal level, ensure that the profitability of the portfolio is maintained, optimise sales and enhance brand image through innovative merchandising and POS, build brand awareness, sales and consequently market share through the strategic and tactical use of advertising, build good "public" relations and below-the-line brand awareness. Ensure expenditure is controlled within agreed budget and contribute to the monthly marketing executive reports

Qualifications and Experience
• Three year qualification - Marketing Degree or Diploma
• At least five years solid track records of success in FMCG Brand/Product marketing management role
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Previous experience in FMCG Marketing department
• Experience working in a corporate FMCG marketing environment
• Previous experience working with advertising agencies including media
• Knowledge media and creative development processes
• Experience of managing both BTL and ATL, retail promotions and product marketing campaigns
• Experience of working with external media and creative agencies as well as the ability to drive the very best results from these partners
• Experience of managing significant budgets

If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply, please email your comprehensive CV to Sharon Hone at Hone Greyvenstein Recruitment & Search Specialists Posted10Jan2011

Motiongraphics Artists and Editors (Johannesburg, Gauteng)
Remuneration: basic salary
Job description
Hotel de Ville is looking for Motiongraphics Artists and Editors to fill a range of positions from entry-level to senior. The successful candidates will work with Hotel de Ville and our clients on projects including commercials, TV shows, in-store advertising and corporate AV's. Interested parties can email cover letter and CV, links to portfolios or any other relevant information. Posted10Jan2011

Senior Magazines Advertising Sales Executive (JHB Northern Suburbs, Gauteng)
Remuneration: R84000 - R160000 per year basic plus commission
Education level: Matric
Job level: Senior
Own transport required
Occasional travel required
Type: Permanent
Reference: #PP111

Job description
• A deal closer - No order takers
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good command of the English language - written and speak
• Established contacts in the industry
• Manage structures and processes of sales for smooth operation
• Maintain and grow existing client base
• Obtain new clients
• Presentations to clients directly and agencies
• Identify suitable sales opportunities for our products that meet clients objectives
• Research your clients / Fact finding
• Selling against the competition
• Establish long term relationships with clients directly as well as ad agencies
• Understand the sell on niche magazines
• Live our magazine brands
• Passionate about print advertising
• Experience in launching new titles or special projects
• Looking to build a career within our organisation

Company Description
Panorama Publications is the leading independent publisher of niche magazines in South Africa - including the in-flight magazine for SAAirlink, Animaltalk, the premier read for animal enthusiasts, SA's number one computer magazine, PCFormat, and Hype, the biggest selling hip hop brand on the shelf. Due to our consistent growth and the launch of new titles in 2011 we are currently inviting interested candidates to submit their CV for our youth titles, animal titles and technology titles. We are looking for experienced executives that have good contacts with client direct as well as at agency level. The successful applicant is expected to excel in the following areas:

Requirements
As the ideal candidate you should meet the following requirements:
• Three years experience in magazine advertising sales
• Experience with large corporate companies and all major advertising agencies
• Extensive experience in all aspects of magazine sales
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics
• Willingness to travel, moderate national
• Clear ability to drive sales, with proven track record of achieving targets and desired results
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• Fully computer literate, MS office, Outlook strong Power Point and Excel skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proactive thinker with can-do attitude
• No order takers

Advantageous
• Experience in niche market magazines - plenty on-the-job experience
• Good established contacts in the youth and teen market
• Good contacts in the technology, IT and Communications market
• Proven documented track record as a sales executive

Email CV to Etienne Petersen at Panorama Publications Pty Ltd or phone +27 11 4682090 Posted10Jan2011

Mystery Shoppers (Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town)
Remuneration: market related
Education level: Matric
Job level: Junior
Type: Contract
Reference: #MS

Job description
Do you like shopping and have a good eye for detail? Are you interested in helping to continually improve customer service quality... and get paid for it? Then we have the part time job for you.

What is Mystery Shopping, you ask?

Mystery Shopping involves visiting various shops, acting as a normal customer and evaluating the level of customer service of those shops. Some evaluations require the use of recording equipment to capture the actual shop visit on video. After the evaluation you will be required to complete a questionnaire which will be used as value added information to improving customer service.

Requirements
Interested? Do you meet the following criteria?
Requirements:
•Strong communication skills
•Fluency in English is essential
•Presentable and professional
•Comfortable to 'act' out a shopping scenario
(Drama or acting skills will be an advantage)
•Own vehicle and driver's license
•Willingness to occasionally travel
•Good time management skills
•Comfortable using recording and other computer equipment
•Able to attend training and briefings when required
Education:
•Grade 12 (Minimum)
If you are interested we would love to hear from you.

Email cover letter and CV, Posted10Jan2011