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Bosch Holdings is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting, engineering, construction and operations management group, which incorporates a unique offering of skills development and project finance. Through four South African based operating companies and international offices in Africa and South America, we deliver world class, innovative solutions globally....
Job Description
An opportunity exists in Bosch as part of the Graduate Specialist Program (GSP) in the Automotive Aftermarket division. The purpose of this role is to support the team that is responsible for Trade Marketing Communication.
Please note the GSP is only a 2 year FIXED-TERM contract, and not a permanent position
Duties would include but are not limited to;
Drive effective trade marketing to our 1st and 2nd trade level to support Sales teams by:
Assisting with the Automotive Aftermarket department's Product Education and awareness via digital platforms and social media
Supporting and improving our Clients and Wholesalers Bosch product campaigns to their retailers and workshops customers to grow our Bosch sales
Create campaign for Sales & Product teams based on approved product strategy – aligned with Southern Africa communications manager
Create online campaigns to Wholesalers and Retailers to drive education and awareness for the Automotive Aftermarket department products – aligned with Southern Africa communications manager
Attend product communications meetings to ensure we are aligned to marketing and sales support needs
Create/revise design of Product Spotlight sheets - ensure it is aligned with the Corporate Information department
Create Training and Product Presentations for Wholesalers and Retailers- review and refine with Product team to support Sales content check .
Prepare and write all communication letters for Southern Africa distribution in email template format with relevant attachments and check grammar. Once approved by Communications manager send to Sales Trainee for Distribution to customer.
Prepare Marketing briefs and send to Procurement for quotes
Chase quotes with Procurement and keep OPL tracker of Briefs sent and Quote received-see OPL Tracker communications manager
Once quotes are approved by relevant Head of departments, send to the Automotive Aftermarket's department administrator.
Track Purchase Order reaches the Supplier with Procurement and update OPL on date Purchase Order was sent to supplier
Dispatching and Tracking of Marketing Product Launch packs to Customers/sales interact with Sales team to send to their clients
Scrapping old product
Track Budgets with the Controlling department and invoices updated on Power BI aligned with the communications manager
Requirements (Previous experience as part of an internship or work in order to have completed your qualification would be an advantage);
Online creative copy writing skills would be an advantage
Proficiency in English language grammar, punctuation and proof reading for quality and accuracy portfolio of work to be shown is essential
Ability to share information with staff, management, and customers in a logical and interesting manner
Numerical skills - tracking money spent against a set budget.
Excel skills Intermediary (formulas and numeracy)
Word and PowerPoint skills intermediary
Previous exposure in Microsoft packages such as Outlook, Excel, Design, Publisher would be an advantage
InDesign and Photoshop
Personal Characteristics;
Attention to detail extremely important
Ability to concentrate on the details to deliver excellent results
Problem solving ability
Solution oriented - find solutions or interact and ask questions of others to determine best solutions
Ability to work in a team - working with other departments and teams to drive outcomes, sort out issues quickly and resolve blocks quickly and learn when to escalate and when to drive yourself
Self-motivated and self-disciplined
Good communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Honest
Strong moral values
Ability to take initiative and think on their feet
Willingness to learn
Interaction
Monthly interactions Sales Indaba
Weekly interactions Product Sales teams
Qualifications
Completed Matric (Grade 12)
Marketing & Brand Management Degree (or equivalent degree)
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