PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Sales & Marketing Assistant works in support of Sales & Marketing Manager and Team Lead to facilitate the support in coordinating campaigns, administrative support, market research and execution of the annual marketing plans.
This work will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the Sales & Marketing department and the attainment of its goals, as well as for the long-term growth of UNIPET.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To support the Sales & Marketing Team Lead and Sales & Marketing Manager in organizing various marketing projects, market research and campaigns.
• To coordinate with various marketing suppliers such as the Advertising Agencies, Graphic Artists and Printing Companies to produce numerous sales and marketing support materials.
• To support the procurement department in the purchasing and contracting of sales and marketing materials or services.
• To facilitate the coordination of on-site sales and marketing promotions.
• To co-ordinate and set up meetings with prospective internal and external stakeholders (customers, dealers, suppliers etc).
• Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.).
• To maintain and complete accurate daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the marketing department.
• To promote goodwill between UNIPET and its stakeholders (internal and external).

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Procurement & Finance:
 Working with the Procurement Department to determine various sales and marketing support items or services that should be utilized to enhance marketing executions.
 Raise relevant Purchase Requisitions (PoR) to initiate the order process and secure the necessary approvals.
 Follow up with relevant suppliers to confirm delivery date, time and logistics.
 Follow up to ensure payment for relevant suppliers with the Finance Department.
 Coordination of Unipet gas cards for external consumers.
Administration & Customer Service:
 Accurately fill out the relevant finance forms which are in keeping with the obligatory requirements within the department and gain necessary approvals.
 To effectively resolve consumer complaints within a timely manner by receiving, recording and finding relevant solutions to increase consumer satisfaction.
 Performing relevant administrative tasks, promotional briefs and reports to support the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
 Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
 Assist in developing marketing literature (brochures, press releases etc.) to augment the company’s presence in the market.
 Communicate directly with internal and external stakeholders (customers and dealers) encourage trusting relationships.
Market Research:
 Conduct market research and analyze consumer rating reports using various research mediums (eg. questionnaires) and suppliers (eg. Lucent and Caribbean Market Researchers).
 Employing various marketing analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.).
Sales & Marketing / Social Media:
 Assist in the organization of traditional, digital, promotional or print media campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success.
 Coordination of various promotional and corporate social events.
 Assist in composing and posting online content/email blasts via the company’s website and social media forums.
 To respond to relevant consumer comments/feedback on various social media forums.
HSE Responsibilities:
 Comply with and support the Company’s Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, programs and any other applicable legislation or standard required.
 Perform all duties in a manner that promotes good health and hygiene that are in compliance which does not affect any harm to the environment and no injury to self or risk to others.
 Attend HSE training as required by the Company.
 Comply with scheduled or random drug and alcohol testing according to UNIPET’s policy.
 Report all HSE related incidents according to UNIPET’s company procedures.
Other Responsibilities:
 Maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
 Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum a Diploma in Training/Marketing or Business Administration with:
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher.
• Unique written voice with good self-editing skills
• A strong understanding of Internet marketing (social media).

ATTRIBUTES AND FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
• Strong planning and co-ordination skill.
• Ability to work independently.
• Motivated, outgoing and detailed-oriented personality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A strong team player
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.