Dragonfly Aerospace (DF) is a space technology solutions provider based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. DF offers commercial satellite solutions as well as a range of advanced engineering services, imaging payloads and operational solutions using space and related technologies. The highly experienced and motivated satellite engineering team develop and manufacture high-performance imagers and satellites, targeted at earth observation constellations.
JOB SUMMARY
The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting marketing campaigns and activities within DFA. He/She plays a crucial role in the implementation of marketing strategies to promote products, services, or brands.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Interface to CEO and/or CMO for defining objectives for Marketing team and prioritising tasks
- Coordinate interface between external consultants and advisors and the rest of the Marketing team
- Strive for high quality of output from the Marketing team
- Provide administrative support to the Marketing team as needed
- Ad hoc support for all Marketing team members in coordination of campaigns, daily duties, and administrative tasks
- Develop a Marketing calendar with relevant activities, deadlines, and deliverables plotted out
- Update marketing calendar with relevant Marketing tasks and assign to team members
- Creating Asana tasks for Marketing team as well as briefing team members on tasks and ensuring timeous completion thereof
- Execution of weekly project priorities i.e. coordinate with vendors, brief outsourced writers and designers, printing, send relevant specs, follow-ups, artwork approvals, and schedule purchase orders
- Daily monitoring and trafficking of all inbound enquiries from website, escalating to relevant team members and responding directly where possible
- Monthly marketing invoicing and income reporting and reconciliation
- Briefing, ordering, and distributing of company merchandise
- Collate reports from relevant team members on key marketing metrics and campaigns
- Assist with planning and executing partnerships, events, and other marketing activities
- Responsible for all Marketing Project Management related activities
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
- A strong working knowledge of Google Sheets/ Docs and Microsoft Office
- Experience with Gantt charts and project management tools is advantageous but not essential
- Smart, a fast learner, and hard-working
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Action and solution-oriented
- A self-starter with a thirst for knowledge
- Willing to take direction and able to work independently, demonstrating initiative
- Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a well-structured thought process
- Ability to multi-task and to meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Confident, with very strong interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to build strategic relationships
- The ability to be reactive and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Degree in Digital Communication/Marketing or any other relevant qualifications.
LOCATION
South Africa.
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Contractor role with the potential of becoming permanent.