ASUS South Africa is seeking a Channel Marketing Specialist is responsible for the execution and monitoring of channel marketing initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate completion of sales-related marketing tasks, effective event management, and maintaining strong brand presence and compliance across various retail and e-tail channels. This role requires a proactive individual who can contribute to overall sales objectives through diligent reporting and strategic channel activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales-Related Marketing Operations:
- Oversee the timely application and closure of XPOR processes. (Internal Systems)
- Manage and ensure budget reservations are applied accurately and on schedule.
- Facilitate the timely closure of all RMA funds.
- Prepare and distribute weekly Sell Out/Sell Through reports to relevant stakeholders.
- Event and Channel Marketing Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing events, including participation logistics, set-up, and production of print materials.
- Manage and track the distribution and inventory of promotional giveaways.
- Monitor and optimize "Share of Shelf" for company SKUs on major e-tailer platforms (e.g. Takealot, Wootware), ensuring prominent visibility.
- Ensure high POSM (Point of Sale Material) accuracy, verifying that stores are fully compliant with CRM guidelines and updated campaign requirements.
- Drive the onboarding rate for retail staff onto the ASUS University platform, encouraging active participation and usage.
- Reporting and Analysis:
- Generate and submit weekly merchandiser reports detailing activities and observations at key retailers.
- Conduct bi-weekly in-store competitor analysis, providing insights into market trends and competitor strategies.
- Contribute to the preparation of MKT KPI reports and Sales KPI reports.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in marketing, preferably within a channel or retail marketing environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail for accurate reporting and compliance.
- Analytical mindset for interpreting sales data and competitor insights.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners (retailers, etailers).
- Proficiency in relevant reporting and office software.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results driven.
- MUST OWN A CAR
- The opportunity to lead digital initiatives for a globally recognized technology brand.
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
- The ability to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, high-growth sector
- Opportunity to work on large-scale campaigns and brand initiatives for a global company
