MARKETING COORDINATOR – CJ Patel

CJ Patel (Pacific) Pte Limited (CJPP) is the commercial arm of the CJ Patel Group and one of Fiji’s largest distributors of locally manufactured and renowned international brands within Fiji and most of the Pacific. The Company has an extensive distribution network with major supermarkets, food service industries and down-the-line (DTL) retailers with its main warehouse in Wailekutu, Lami and supported by branch operations in Lautoka and Labasa and significant exports to other regional markets such as New Zealand, East Timor, Vanuatu, Kiribati, Tonga, Samoa and Papua New Guinea.

MARKETING COORDINATOR

Role Description

The position will be based at our Head office -Suva.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, coordination and execution of marketing activations including product launches, demos, promotions and marketing campaigns.
• Coordinate the creation and distribution of marketing materials.
• Assist in managing social media accounts by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement and generating reports.
• Maintain regular trade visits to monitor and track the performance of marketing activations, providing regular reports and analysis on market share and sales data to evaluate effectiveness.
  Participate in organizing and representing brands in promotional events, webinars and trade shows.
• Track and report on key marketing campaign performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and lead exchange of insights/recommendations with Sales and Brand Managers and translate into local competitive advantage as part of business strategy
• Coordinate with external vendors, including graphic designers, printers, and ad agencies as needed.

Qualification, Skills and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, public relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven work experience as a Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Officer or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge and experience in driving shopper customer marketing and sales
  promotions specializing in fast moving consumer goods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Working knowledge of traditional and digital marketing tools
• High degree of initiative, creative and critical thinker with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering memorable brand experiences.
• Group 2 driving license.