Vacant Position: Commercial and Marketing Executive

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepare an annual sales and marketing strategy, Align sales and marketing strategy with budget; regular and timeous monitoring and reporting on deliverables; Revise strategies based on sales performance; Oversee all sponsorships, advertising, suite and season ticket sales, publicity and brand management; Lead on customer satisfaction surveys and report to Board; Manage Strategic Communication & Commercial departments; Manage day to day activity with PR, press and marketing communication agencies; Liaise with current and prospective sponsors, advertisers, suite-holders, season ticket holders, adhoc requests from the CEO and board.

Skills and Competencies:

Must have strong sales ability, excellent leadership and people management skills; Strong communication skills and able to interact with people at all levels; must be able to close deals, must be results driven, must be computer literate and display analytical thinking.

Qualifications:

Educated to degree level or relevant qualification in marketing or business administration; specializing in sales and marketing. 5 to 10 years senior level experience in sales and marketing.

Job grade: Will report directly to the CEO.

Closing date: 30 April 2013

E-mail CV to staff@fsrugby.co.za

If no response is received within 30 days after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.