Hollywoodbets is a prominent South African sports betting and online casino company that operates both through retail outlets and online platforms. The company was founded in 1986 as a horse racing publishing company and has since evolved into a major player in the gambling industry, expanding its services to several other countries. Hollywoodbets offers a wide range of betting and gaming options online and in its more than 80 retail branches across South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning.
• Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.
• We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Marketing Coordinator to be based in Umhlanga. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

You Bring:

• 2 – 3 Years Administrative Management
• 2 – 3 Years Operations Admin or Support
• 2 – 3 Years Marketing experience
• Valid driver’s license essential

What You’ll Do For The Brand:

• Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analysing strategy objectives and sales forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organising promotional presentations; updating calendars.
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing reports.
• Keeps promotional materials ready by coordinating requirements with graphics department; inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Supports regional marketing teams with major campaigns.
• Researches competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Monitors budgets by comparing and analysing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Create, deliver, edit, and optimize marketing materials.
• Ensure that messages are supportive of and consistent with marketing strategies.
• Provide support to marketing department.
• Coordinate flow of information and communication and disseminate it according to plan/strategy.
• Create thought leadership materials.
• Research media coverage and industry trends.
• Develop fresh story ideas.
• Conduct extensive media outreach.
• Improve communication efficiencies within company.
• Management and coordination of special projects
• Works directly with senior management on projects
• Management of advertising in print, TV and online
• Identify branding and partnership opportunities as well as new business opportunities and branding roll out (containers, taxi ranks, billboards, radio, newspaper etc.)
• Advise on improving promotions and personalising for specific brands/outlets/markets
• Manage formal and informal partnership with suppliers, customers and other companies
• Train new team members and ensure that all employees are up-to-date on current marketing standards and procedures.
• Delegation of tasks and deadlines
• Set marketing budget and create projects, direct resources, and establish benchmarks that ensure budget goals are met.
• Management of junior marketing team and intern

What You’ll Bring To The Team:

• High attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve in a timely and effective manner
• High sense of accountability towards work
• Strong business and financial acumen