Red Bull Is Hiring: Field Marketing Manager (FMM) – Bloemfontein, South Africa
CLOSING DATE : NOT SPECIFIED
The Field Marketing Manager (FMM) is responsible for building the local face of Red Bull in their field in the most relevant way and in line with the global and national strategies and priorities. They build strong local networks including opinion-leaders and key influencers both online (social media) and offline.
They create and implement marketing initiatives in the key pillars of the marketing mix, leveraging sales opportunities and encompassing local needs and specificities and therefore impacting the heart of local consumers, ultimately leading to the successful development of the business. The Field Marketing Manager is constantly out “in the field” to make things happen, this is not an “office” job.
EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise
that matter most for this role:
Ideally 3 years marketing experience preferably in sports/events or culture marketing or in the field.
Minimum 3 years experience of line management with expertise in hiring, training, administration and motivating teams.
Ideally, experience in working with commercial teams – general sales or trade marketing.
Proven background in negotiation and management of budgets.
A ‘connector’ who has excellent communication and networking skills, who can open doors and excite people for an idea.
Strong leadership, planning and project management skills.
A continual understanding of consumer trends and insights (digital, trends, University life, moving patterns). Strong understanding of youth culture in sports and culture in the region.
A creative marketer with depth in brand understanding, innovation at the heart who puts new ideas into practice fast.
Ability to multi-task and work in cross-functional teams with different objectives and personalities.
Excellent communication skills, orally and in writing, including presenting and training abilities, and the ability to seamlessly blend in with a diverse audience.
University Degree
Fluency in English (verbal & written)
Travel 60-70%
