Marketing Executive

As a marketing executive, you'll contribute to and develop integrated marketing campaigns to promote a product, service or idea. This a varied role, which includes:

• planning
• advertising
• public relations
• event organization
• product development
• distribution
• sponsorship
• research.

Responsibilities

As a marketing executive, you'll need to:

• create awareness of and develop the brand you're marketing
• communicate with target audiences and build and develop customer relationships
• help with marketing plans, advertising, direct marketing and campaigns
• support the marketing manager in delivering agreed activities
• source advertising opportunities and place adverts in the press or on the radio
• work closely with in-house or external creative agencies to design marketing materials such as brochures and adverts
• write and proofread marketing copy for both online and print campaigns
• produce creative content, including videos and blog posts
• run social media channels (e.g. Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn) to enhance audience engagement
• organize and attend events such as conferences, seminars, receptions and exhibitions
• source and secure sponsorship
• liaise with designers and printers and organize photo shoots
• arrange the effective distribution of marketing materials
• maintain and update customer databases
• conduct market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups
• develop relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external.

With experience, you'll need to:

• develop and implement a marketing strategy (often as part of a wider sales and marketing program)
• evaluate and review marketing campaigns, advertising and SEO to make sure the correct mediums are being used and campaigns are effective
• track marketing performance and return on investment and prepare weekly or monthly reports for management
• monitor and report on competitor activity
• lead external agencies, when appropriate, to effectively manage events, press relationships, editorial requests, presentations, promotional materials and online activities
• oversee and manage the marketing budget.

Salary

• NPR 30,000- NPR. 60,000  No bound for experienced .

You may also receive additional benefits including profit-sharing schemes, medical insurance, gym membership, a company car and bonuses.

Working hours

Working hours are generally 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, you may need to work some evenings or weekends when organizing or attending events or when working on a big marketing campaign.

Part-time work is possible. Short-term contracts are also available, generally through recruitment agencies.

What to expect

• You'll usually be office-based, but will attend meetings with clients, partner organizations and suppliers, as well as a range of events and exhibitions. You may be expected to socialize with stakeholders and clients to build and develop relationships.
• Self-employment or freelance work is possible for experienced marketing professionals.
• Opportunities exist in most large towns and cities but are less common in rural areas.
• The work is often challenging and fast-paced as you'll need to meet tight deadlines, juggle various projects at the same time and work with external suppliers and creative agencies.
• If you're working for an international company, you may need to travel or work abroad.