OEM - Automotive Assistant Manager - Marketing - Sponsorships & Collaborations, Gauteng, Northern Suburbs

Duties include:

• Manage relationships with sponsorship agencies, collaboration partners, sporting organisations, and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate sponsorship, partnership, and CSR initiatives, ensuring contractual deliverables are achieved.
• Monitor, measure, and report on sponsorship performance, brand exposure, and campaign effectiveness.
• Assist in developing strategies to maximise sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate new sponsorships, collaborations, and partnership opportunities aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare management reports highlighting sponsorship ROI, media coverage, and CSR activities.
• Coordinate vehicle allocations for competitions, collaborations, influencers, events, and promotional campaigns.
• Assist with the administration and management of the marketing vehicle fleet, including scheduling services, maintenance, vehicle orders, fuel card claims, indemnity documentation, and general fleet coordination.
• Liaise with dealerships, suppliers, influencers, brand ambassadors, and internal departments to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Coordinate ticket allocations for sponsored events and promotional activities.
• Process invoices, maintain accurate records, manage correspondence, and provide general administrative support.
• Support cross-functional marketing initiatives and assist with event planning and execution where required.

• Relevant Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or Business qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years' Marketing or Public Relations experience gained within the automotive industry, preferably at manufacturer or distributor level.
• Previous experience managing sponsorships, partnerships, collaborations, or CSR programmes will be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of sports sponsorships and a general understanding of rugby, soccer, cricket, and netball would be beneficial.
• Strong business acumen with excellent commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and project management abilities.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Ability to analyse data, prepare reports, and present findings to management.
• Experience working across multiple departments and managing external stakeholders.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and improve administrative processes and systems.
• Basic legal or contractual knowledge relating to sponsorships would be advantageous.
• Professional, adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent emotional intelligence with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively within South Africa, with occasional international travel when required.
• Willingness to work overtime to support events and business requirements.