Company Description
The Field Marketing Specialist (FMS) supports the Field Marketing Manager (FMM) in building the local face of Red Bull in their field in the most relevant way and in line with the global and national strategies and priorities.
They work with the FMM to build strong local networks including opinion-leaders and key influencers both online (social media) and offline. They help to create and implement marketing initiatives in Student Marketing, Sports, Culture and Communications.
They leverage sales opportunities and encompass local needs and specificities and therefore impact the heart of local consumers, ultimately leading to the successful development of the business.
The FMS is constantly out ‘in the field’ to make things happen, this is not an ‘office’ job. Depending on their profiles and the needs of the region, FMS responsibilities vary considerably.
Job Description
Strategic Direction
Responsible for a selection of marketing pillars among University, Sampling, Sports, Culture and Communications.
Drive awareness among consumers and relevant scenes.
Drive consumer trial through activities in line with brand values.
Drive relevance across a variety of consumption occasions.
Successfully execute program fundamentals in a truly tailored way
Executional Excellence
Support the FMM in creating and supporting key events, scenes and marketing opportunities.
Identify local heroes in relevant Red Bull scenes.
Support in upholding a clean logistical system.
Always have the “consumer” and “brand” eye in every single initiative.
Marketing Innovation
Develop, own and execute new ideas that are locally relevant.
Identify and selectively support cross-marketing opportunities.
Understand the consumer landscape and lead the creative process for a constant flow of new ideas.
Participate in the creation of new and exciting local relevant stories.
Enabling Structure
Drive efficiencies in our programs, using the right tools.
Maintenance and management of program tools.
Source & hire with no compromise brand fit Student Marketeers.
Lead and inspire a team of part-time employees.
Qualifications
- Understanding the core scenes in the region and has strong networking skills.
- Has already built and sustained personal relationships in core scenes (Culture, and/or Sports etc.)
- Experience in leading teams and managing people.
- A strategic thinker who takes initiative and ownership and “makes things happen”.
- Leadership, motivation and team skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, budgetary and project management competencies.
- Creative mind with a track record of putting new ideas into practice and assessing results.
- Excellent communication skills, including presenting and training abilities.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Fluency in Xhosa advantageous
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.
Top Skills
What We Do
Red Bull Gives Wiiings to People and Ideas. This has driven us – and all we do – since 1987. Today, Red Bull operates in over 170 countries, selling more than 12 billion cans annually and growing! Above all, our people remain the essential ingredient in bringing the Red Bull brand to life. Check out our open roles to become part of the world of Red Bull. Most jobs take energy, ours give it. Check out our open roles to become part of the world of Red Bull – jobs.redbull.com
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