Senior Marketing Executive

Marketing Coordinator

Sime Motors Retail Group is proud of the suite of luxury European car brands represented by Continental Cars across the country. Under the banner of driving excellence, Continental Cars sales and aftersales departments offer the same industry-leading facilities, service and solutions delivered by highly trained staff across showrooms in Auckland and Wellington.

Reporting to the BMW Motorrad NZ Brand Manager, and with the support of the broader marketing team, you will be responsible for coordinating marketing campaigns and customer events, sponsorship activity, assisting with product launches, and developing internal and external communications across digital and traditional channels for BMW Motorrad Distribution and Retail Dealerships.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the preparation & implementation of annual Marketing, Media (including digital) and Advertising plan.
• Maintenance of allocated business unit websites (in conjunction with external marketing agency), ensuring all content is accurate and current.
• Assist with all Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations co-ordination (in conjunction with external marketing agencies when used) for allocated business units.
• Assist with assessing innovative ways to market services and products to existing and new customers for allocated business units.
• Monitor the advertising budget and ensure events/promotions/activities are within allocated budgets.
• Liaise with external suppliers e.g., advertising agencies, graphic designers, digital agencies, media agencies, publications, media organisations, etc.
• Work with Group Digital Marketing team to maximise digital marketing opportunities.

We are looking for someone with:

• A proven understanding of marketing philosophies & practice.
• 2-3 years' past marketing experience in a relevant position.
• A recognised tertiary qualification in Marketing.
• Experience & understanding of digital marketing techniques & social media opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Appreciation of commercial actions/marketing initiatives.
• Strong relationship builder and excellent interpersonal skills. The ability to relate to a variety of people at all levels and establish effective business networks.
• Ability to organize work, deal with competing demands and to plan effectively.
• Sound administration, organizational and time management skills.
• Competence in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passionate about motorcycles and a relevant full licence will be considered a bonus.

What we can offer you:

You will have the opportunity to work within a stable company in growth mode, with global reach. Working with premium brands and premium people, you will have opportunity for career training and pathways to management if that's what you aspire to. We also offer innovative products and services, a flexible, diverse, and inclusive work environment, and a wide range of employee benefits and purchasing privileges.