We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our Summits division as Market Development Representatives. You will be responsible for the creation and execution of marketing campaigns using direct mail and email, within budget, to promote events to senior decision-makers in major organizations throughout the region. This is a junior position, fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. This is an in-person role located in our Cape Town office. Key Responsibilities Identifying Decision‑Makers: Research and identify individuals in senior positions (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, Directors) who align with the summit theme and objectives. Building Contact Lists: Utilize CRM tools, databases, and online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to create targeted prospect lists. To provide relevant, accurate, and current information of our potential clients, this is essential for the company’s marketing campaigns as well as developing a fundamental understanding of each event. Analyze and identify target client contacts based on event topic and geographic markets through research. Plan, implement and monitor marketing campaigns to generate marketing referrals for sponsorship sales and direct marketing. Proactively contribute to the overall effectiveness of event marketing campaigns. Qualifications Recognized degree or diploma in any discipline, preferably in Marketing or Business Administration. You will have a demonstrable experience in lead generation or excellent research abilities. Practical marketing experience will be considered an advantage (1–2 years). Excellent knowledge of the English language. French language to be considered an advantage. Willingness to adapt to a performance driven culture. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Able to start immediately. Comprehensive induction training, ongoing mentoring plus continuous on-the-job training & development. Promotion up the ranks is achievable with consistently high performance. Professional work environment. Attractive basic salary and commission package. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Market Development Representative (Entry Level)
MARCUS EVANS GROUP
cape town, cape town
Published 24 days ago
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