Roles and responsibilities
- Develop and execute promotional strategies and campaigns to reach target audiences effectively.
- Engage with potential customers, explaining product features, benefits, and unique selling points.
- Create and deliver persuasive presentations to educate and influence target audiences.
- Set up promotional displays or booths at events, trade shows, or retail locations.
- Conduct product demonstrations, samples, or trials to showcase product/service quality and functionality.
- Gather customer feedback and data to identify trends, preferences, and insights to inform marketing strategies.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align promotional activities with overall business objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate promotional campaign effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary to maximize results.
- Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitor activities, and market conditions to stay informed and adapt promotional strategies accordingly.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and event organizers.
Required Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and connect with diverse audiences.
- Strong presentation skills to deliver compelling messages and influence potential customers.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop innovative and impactful promotional strategies.
- High level of enthusiasm and energy to create excitement and enthusiasm around the product or service being promoted.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and analytics to track and measure promotional efforts.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in fast-paced and evolving environments.
- Knowledge of marketing principles and tactics to develop and execute effective promotional campaigns.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in promotional materials and activities.
Desired candidate profile
1. Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication: Engaging with potential customers, clients, or event-goers and delivering a clear and persuasive message.
- Written Communication: Crafting promotional materials, social media posts, emails, or advertisements.
- Listening Skills: Understanding customer needs, feedback, and preferences to adjust strategies accordingly.
2. Sales Skills
- Persuasion: Ability to persuade and convince people to take action, whether it’s purchasing a product, signing up for an event, or supporting a cause.
- Product Knowledge: Having deep knowledge of the product or service being promoted to effectively communicate its benefits.
- Closing Sales: Converting interest into actual sales or commitments by guiding potential customers toward making decisions.
3. Marketing and Branding Knowledge
- Target Audience Understanding: Knowing how to identify and target the right demographic for the product, service, or event.
- Social Media Marketing: Promoting brands or products on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and engaging with online communities.
- Content Creation: Creating promotional content such as videos, blog posts, infographics, or ads to boost visibility and attract attention.
4. Networking Skills
- Building Relationships: Establishing and nurturing connections with potential clients, influencers, media, and other stakeholders.
- Collaborations: Partnering with other brands, influencers, or organizations to amplify promotional efforts.
- Community Engagement: Engaging with the local or online community to foster relationships and promote word-of-mouth marketing.
5. Event Planning and Management
- Organizing Promotions: Managing promotional events, product launches, or marketing campaigns, from planning to execution.
- Coordination: Working with teams, vendors, and partners to ensure seamless execution of events or promotions.
- On-Site Management: Overseeing event setup, managing guest lists, and ensuring the event runs smoothly.
6. Creativity and Innovation
- Creative Campaigns: Coming up with new and innovative ways to promote a product, service, or event, such as through contests, giveaways, or unique campaigns.
- Adapting to Trends: Keeping up with current trends and integrating them into promotional efforts, such as using viral challenges, pop culture references, or seasonal themes.