Sales And Marketing Executive (Intern)iBez

• The purpose of this role is to grow Ibez and its revenue by promoting and selling our products and services to customers through coordinated and strategic marketing and sales campaigns.
• The Sales and Marketing Executive will be involved in all aspects of developing, coordinating, and executing integrated sales and marketing campaigns and events to advertise, publicize, promote, and sell Ibanez products and services both online and offline and win new business for Ibez. You will be our Brand Ambassador and a key contact point for clients.

The duties will include the following, but not be limited to:

• Create detailed sales and marketing plans and campaigns for Ibanez using traditional and digital methods.
• Market, advertise, promote, and publicize iBez services and brands using traditional and digital methods.
• Sell iBez products and services using traditional and digital methods.
• Identifying and generating sales leads, prospects, and contacts for iBez using traditional and digital methods. Record their information in the CRM System. Contact potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
• Plan, implement, and manage marketing & sales campaigns and presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver appropriate and detailed tenders, offers, proposals, presentations, and pitches on products and services to prospective clients. Negotiate/close deals and handle complaints or objections. Record sales and order information and maintain an accurate CRM System.
• Attend to clients. Manage and retain relationships with new and existing clients. Maintain a good working relationship with them.
• Work with external agencies to design marketing materials and adverts. Write and proofread marketing copy for both online and offline campaigns.
• Produce creative digital content for websites and our social media accounts.
• Manage social media channels to enhance and grow audience engagement. Share and promote content on our social networks daily.
• Identify, source, and secure potential sponsors, partners, stakeholders, and new markets using traditional and digital methods, build long-term relationships and maintain contact with them.
• Source for advertising opportunities in the press or with third parties.
• Register new service providers (trade workers) on Handy-Jacks.
• Provide customer services to clients and the public by providing information, support, and guidance. Record details in the client contact log.
• Represent Ibez at industry events, trade exhibitions or shows, conferences, and meetings. Network and build relationships with key prospects.
• Participate in training events.
• Track marketing and sales performance and return on investment. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management.
• Conduct marketing research and competitor analysis. Collate and maintain market intelligence about technologies, products, customers, and competitors. Report on general activities, community, and industry trends.
• Supervise any field and temporary sales/marketing staff, as necessary.
• AOB.

Qualification

• Candidates should possess Bachelor's Degree qualifications.

Personal Skills Required:

• A driven self-starter who can work as part of a small but varied team in a technology start-up and spot new opportunities, add value, and is ready, willing, and able to work and learn.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision using own initiative.
• Tenacious, dogged, and creative sales/marketing approach.
• Traditional and digital guerrilla marketing and sales skills.
• Good understanding of ICT and key technology concepts and tools.
• Ability to meet targets and deliver promptly.
• Strong presenter and negotiator.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with good attention to detail.
• Time management/scheduling skills.
• Ability to work in high temperatures as fieldwork may be involved.
• Extrovert, sociable, and able to inspire confidence and enthusiasm amongst colleagues and potential clients.
• Must own a laptop and have access to the internet.

By the end of the internship, you will:

• Gain valuable work experience that will give you an edge in the marketplace.
• Learn first-hand from industry experts.
• Develop effective organization skills.
• Develop public speaking skills.
• Learn about branding strategy.
• Gain content management skills.
• Gain digital marketing skills.
• Learn how to network with professionals.
• Gain the confidence to work in any organization and communicate effectively with people at all levels.
• Opportunities for 2, 3, or 6 months internships are available.

Working Hours

• Flexible hybrid work. Normal working hours are 9 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday either remote/virtual or onsite. Additional hours or weekend work may be required during critical development phases when problems arise or during iBez training or events.

What To Expect

• This is a challenging but rewarding role and you will have a lot of responsibilities.
• Negotiable stipend depending on skills and experience.
• The sales industry is target driven and as a result, work can be demanding and pressured.
• The role is both field and office-based as you will need to meet regularly with customers and stakeholders outside the office.
• Your presentation matters as you will have regular meetings with very senior people including company heads, so formal business attire is expected.
• The work can be stressful at times, for example when activating a new product or event, overseeing several campaigns running concurrently, or meeting a tight deadline.
• There is frequent contact with technical staff, and liaison with users, stakeholders, and management.