Thando Mbanjwa

Experience

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  Edelman

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  PR Consultant Intern
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  CNBC Africa

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Intern Marketing

  • Maintaining Events Database• Researching nominees for upcoming awards that take place in the Productions (Events) department• Processing invoices• Assist in issuing orders• Taking down minutes• Welcoming clients who come in for training• Liaising with event planners• Maintaining guest list• Attend events • RSVP s /Arranging invitations• Delegate Sales/Telephone Sales

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  Massmart

  Feb 2015 - Dec 2015

  Graduate Trainee

  • Sponsorship Management• Project Management• Planning, developing and implementing sponsorship strategy• Ensuring all necessary documentation relating to sponsorships is managed efficiently including, budgets, invoice, purchase orders, reports and legal documents• Assist with managing donation processes and administration• Ensuring quality expectations are met for all sponsorships approved, by negotiating with the relevant people• Uploading documents on SharePoint/Intranet• Writing and distributing communication internally • Assisting with internal events• Fostering community relations through involvement in community initiatives and events• Attending committee meetings, and taking down minutes • Liaising with suppliers on sponsorship related matters Show less

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  Builders: Warehouse, Express, Trade Depot, Superstore

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Digital Content Coordinator

  • Manage campaign billing coordination• Work closely with the Digital Media Manager in the preparation of estimates, campaign schedules, budgets and other project management requirements• Create project plans and schedules• Coordinate the trafficking of digital media creative assets between agencies, publishers and technology providers• Facilitate key meeting setup, scheduling and conference reports• Managing Service Providers, Production Team and Advertising Agencies.• Website re branding :Generating ideas for the new website structure, content, layout• Provide direction to agency for company marketing tools such as the company product brochures, Print Advertisements, digital campaigns. • Act as a first line of contact for agencies, potential publications and Internal staff with all marketing activity/Tasks• Administrative support to all digital tasks Show less

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  Bosch

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Junior Brand Management Trainee

  • Managing Service Providers, Sales Team and Advertising Agencies.• Setting up promotional proposals, liaising with Sales reps and buyers• Provide direction to agency for company marketing tools such as the company product brochures, Print Advertisements• Planning and execution of all communications and media actions on all channels, including online and social media• Assisting with product development, pricing and new product launches as well as developing new business opportunities• Managing the budget for advertising and promotional items• Creating and managing promotional collateral to establish and maintain product branding• Competitor and customer insights analysis• Planning of expo's and other events• Attending events/ expo’s to ensure proper execution of the project• SAP Show less

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  Bosch Power Tools

  Jun 2018 - now

  Key Account Management