Siphindile Ngema
Promotions & Advertising Controller
Kwamashu Durban
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Promotions & Advertising Controller
SPAR KZN (Build it Division)
11.2022 - Current
- Expertise in coordinating regional marketing meetings, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements and maintaining accurate Promotional Schedules.
- Successfully manage Guild and ad hoc promotions, delivering precise POS materials to enhance promotional efforts.
- Strategically oversee mid-month digital promotions and social media initiatives, collaborating with head office for maximum impact.
- Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with retailers through effective communication on promotional and advertising matters.
- Proficiently analyze retailer inquiries, delivering timely solutions and feedback to drive customer satisfaction.
- Organize product samples for photography to ensure an up-to-date national product library.
- Ensure the timely, error-free delivery of marketing materials across all stores in the region for both Guild and special promotions.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive annual marketing plan tailored to regional needs.
- Craft and execute impactful newspaper editorials and press advertisements for retailers.
- Advise retailers on policies, safeguarding brand equity while communicating essential information effectively.
- Support retailers in establishing their social media presence in collaboration with the digital department.
- Prepare engaging activation materials for new store openings, including brochures, invites, and advertorials, to enhance brand visibility.
- Assist in the planning and coordination of regional events such as new store openings, trade shows, family weekends, and store relaunches.
- Conduct market research as needed to inform strategic initiatives and promotional activities.
Marketing & Promotions Assistant
SPAR KZN (Build it Division)
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Compile accurate documents and reports as required and distribute to the relevant stakeholders.
- Proactively follow up on action items identified.
- Assist with ensuring store leaflet accuracy before going to print.
- Assist with the effective management of promotion albums.
- Manage the store rebates process and provide support to stores.
Creditors Reconciliation Clerk
SPAR KZN
10.2011 - 12.2021
- Reconcile monthly/weekly supplier statement to creditors ledger and submit on/before due dates.
- Follow up and resolve recon queries timeously with supplier and other interdepartments.
- Reconcile and capture supplier documents on SAP.
- Uploading of schedules as and when the need arises.
- Complete and submit matrix to supervisor on a monthly basis.
- Able to file (including electronically) and produce recons when necessary.
- Participate in annual internal and external audits.
- Attending to ad hoc queries and tasks from time to time.
Data Capturer
SPAR KZN
07.2007 - 09.2011
Order Picker & Packer
SPAR KZN DC
10.2006 - 06.2007
- Picking and assembling of store orders efficiently and effectively using power pallet machine.
- Ensure that damages, picking errors and shortages are eliminated.
- Maintaining high standard of housekeeping.
- Take responsibility of allocated equipment.
- Participate fully on daily /weekly team meetings.
- Observe safety standing rules and regulations.
- Satisfy internal and external customers.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management
MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Knowledge of Integrator
- Marketing Planning
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Thrive in a team setting
- Organizational planning skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Adapting skills
- Results-oriented under deadlines
- Financial planning
- Meeting coordinating
- Customer orientation and customer focus
- Creative skills
Interests
Reading
Food festivals
Volunteering
Sports fanatic
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/10/87
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
- Marital Status: Single
REFERENCES
Nomvelo Bhengu - National Promotions & Advertising Controller (Build it Central office)
Tel: (031) 002 6230
Cell: 083 452 4072
Bronwyn Whelan - National Advertising Manager (Build it Central Office)
Tel: (031) 002 6209
Cell: 071 675 1836
Email: bronwyn.whelan@spar.co.za
Don Govender - Build it Regional Category Manager - (KZN)
Tel: (031) 5085258
Cell: 067 632 1155
Email: don.govender@spar.co.za
Timeline
Promotions & Advertising Controller
SPAR KZN (Build it Division)
11.2022 - Current
Marketing & Promotions Assistant
SPAR KZN (Build it Division)
01.2022 - 10.2022
Creditors Reconciliation Clerk
SPAR KZN
10.2011 - 12.2021
Data Capturer
SPAR KZN
07.2007 - 09.2011
Order Picker & Packer
SPAR KZN DC
10.2006 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing Management
MANCOSA
04.2001 -
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