Promotion Manager Administrative & Commercial Managers
SaveWhat Does a Promotion Manager Do?
Promotion managers plan and implement the implementation of promotional programs in the point-of-sale of products. They coordinate all efforts from personnel, below-the-line (BTL) advertising material, and conventional advertising efforts in order to raise awareness of a specific promotion.
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Content Marketing Strategy
The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
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Skills You Need to Become a Promotion Manager
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialContent Marketing Strategy knowledge
The process of creation and share of media and publishing content in order to acquire customers.
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EssentialCorporate Social Responsibility knowledge
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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EssentialCommunication Principles knowledge
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
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EssentialPricing Strategies knowledge
The techniques, theories, and commonly accepted strategies regarding pricing of goods. The relation between pricing strategies and outcomes in the market such as profitability maximisation, deterrence of newcomers, or increase …
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EssentialBelow-The-Line Technique knowledge
The marketing technique used to let consumers get into contact with products by tasting, touching and experiencing them on the selling site and in that sense, closing the selling deal.
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EssentialMarketing Mix knowledge
Principle of marketing that describes the four fundamental elements in marketing strategies which are the product, the place, the price and the promotion.
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EssentialMarket Pricing knowledge
Price volatility according to market and price elasticity, and the factors which influence pricing trends and changes in the market in the long and short term.
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EssentialMarket Research knowledge
The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of segments and targets.
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EssentialAlign Efforts Towards Business Development skill
Synchronise the efforts, plans, strategies, and actions carried out in departments of companies towards the growth of business and its turnover. Keep business development as the ultimate outcome of any …
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EssentialAnalyse Consumer Buying Trends skill
Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.
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EssentialAnalyse Customer Service Surveys skill
Analyse results from surveys completed by passengers/customer; analyse results to identify trends and draw conclusions.
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EssentialAnalyse External Factors Of Companies skill
Perform research and analysis of the external factor pertaining to companies such as consumers, position in the market, competitors, and political situation.
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EssentialAnalyse Internal Factors Of Companies skill
Research and understand various internal factors that influence the operation of companies such as its culture, strategic foundation, products, prices, and available resources.
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EssentialAnalyse Work-Related Written Reports skill
Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.
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EssentialCollaborate In The Development Of Marketing Strategies skill
Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.
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EssentialCreate Annual Marketing Budget skill
Make the calculation of both the income and expenditures that are expected to be paid over the coming year concerning the marketing related activities such as advertising, selling and delivering …
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EssentialDevelop Professional Network skill
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal …
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EssentialImpart Business Plans To Collaborators skill
Diffuse, present, and communicate business plans and strategies to managers, employees making sure that objectives, actions, and important messages are properly conveyed.
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EssentialIntegrate Strategic Foundation In Daily Performance skill
Reflect on the strategic foundation of companies, meaning their mission, vision, and values in order to integrate this foundation in the performance of the job position.
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EssentialLiaise With Advertising Agencies skill
Communicate and cooperate with advertising agencies in transmitting the goals and specifications of the marketing plan. Liaise to develop an advertising and promotional campaign that represent the aim of the …
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EssentialManage Budgets skill
Plan, monitor and report on the budget.
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EssentialManage Profitability skill
Review on a regular basis sales and profit performance.
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EssentialManage The Handling Of Promotional Materials skill
Plan and prepare the production of promotional materials with third parties by contacting printing companies, agreeing on logistics and delivery, and making sure that deadlines are met.
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EssentialPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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EssentialPlan Marketing Campaign skill
Develop a method to promote a product through different channels, such as television, radio, print and online platforms, social media with the aim to communicate and deliver value to customers.
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EssentialPlan Marketing Strategy skill
Determine the objective of the marketing strategy whether it is for establishing image, implementing a pricing strategy, or raising awareness of the product. Establish approaches of marketing actions to ensure …
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EssentialStudy Sales Levels Of Products skill
Collect and analyse sales levels of products and services in order to use this information for determining the quantities to be produced in the following batches, customer feedback, price trends, …
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EssentialTrack Key Performance Indicators skill
Identify the quantifiable measures that a company or industry uses to gauge or compare performance in terms of meeting their operational and strategic goals, using preset performance indicators.
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EssentialCapture People's Attention skill
Approach people and draw their attention to a subject presented to them or to get information from them.
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EssentialCreate Media Plan skill
Determine how, where and when advertisments will be distributed in various media. Decide on consumer target group, area and marketing objectives in order to choose the media platform for advertising.
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EssentialDefine Measurable Marketing Objectives skill
Outline the measurable performance indicators of the marketing plan such as market share, customer value, brand awareness, and sales revenues. Follow up on the progress of these indicators during the …
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EssentialEvaluate Marketing Content skill
Revise, assess, align, and approve marketing material and content defined in the marketing plan. Evaluate written word, images, print or video advertisements, public speeches, and statements in accordance with the …
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EssentialIdentify Potential Markets For Companies skill
Observe and analyse market research findings in order to determine promising and profitable markets. Consider the firm's specific advantage and match it with markets where such value proposition is missing.
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EssentialIntegrate Marketing Strategies With The Global Strategy skill
Integrate the marketing strategy and its elements such as the market definition, competitors, price strategy, and communication with the general guidelines of the global strategy of the company.
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EssentialLiaise With Distribution Channel Managers skill
Liaise with managers in distribution points in order to plan and agree with them promotional events aimed at promoting the brands and products that those distribution channels sell.
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EssentialOrganise On-Site Amenities skill
Ensure that necessary daily amenities for visitors, vendors, expositors, and public in general are given and functioning properly. Ensure provision of reception, parking, toilets, catering, and accommodation amenities.
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Optional Skills (5 of 18 displayed)
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OptionalMarketing Management knowledge
The academic discipline and function in an organisation which focuses on the market research, market development, and the creation of marketing campaigns to raise awareness on the company's services and …
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OptionalBrand Marketing Techniques knowledge
The methods and systems used in researching and establishing a brand identity for marketing purposes.
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OptionalSocial Media Management knowledge
The planning, development, and implementation of strategies aimed at managing social media platforms, the publications, the social media management tools, and the image of organisations in them.
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OptionalAssess Financial Viability skill
Revise and analyse financial information and requirements of projects such as their budget appraisal, expected turnover, and risk assessment for determining the benefits and costs of the project. Assess if …
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OptionalCoordinate Events skill
Lead events by managing budget, logistics, event support, security, emergency plans and follow up.
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OptionalCoordinate Marketing Plan Actions skill
Manage the overview of the marketing actions such as the marketing planning, internal financial resource granting, advertising materials, implementation, control, and communication efforts.
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OptionalEvaluate Advertising Campaign skill
Assess the performance of the advertising campaign after implementation and conclusion. Check if objectives were met and if the campaign was successful.
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OptionalManage Distribution Channels skill
Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.
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OptionalUse Analytics For Commercial Purposes skill
Understand, extract and make use of patterns found in data. Use analytics to describe consistent happenings in observed samples in order to apply them to commercial plans, strategies, and corporate …
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OptionalApprove Advertising Campaign skill
Check all advertising material such as leaflets, websites, television commercials and newspaper ads to make sure they comply with the advertising strategy and customer requirements. Approve the way of distribution.
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OptionalArrange Event Needs skill
Ensure that event needs such as audio-visual equipment, displays or transportation are met.
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OptionalAssist In The Practical Actions For Developing Marketing Campaigns skill
Provide assistance and support in all the efforts and actions required to implement a marketing campaign such as contacting advertisers, preparing briefings, setting up meetings, and shopping around for suppliers.
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OptionalExamine Advertisement Layout skill
Examine and approve the layout of advertisements to ensure that they are according to customer and target audience requirements and specifications.
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OptionalForecast Catering Services skill
Foresee the need, the quality, and the quantity of food and beverages for an event depending on its scope, objective, target group, and budget.
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OptionalHire Human Resources skill
Manage the process of hiring human resources, from identifying potential candidates to assessing the adequacy of their profiles to the vacancy.
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OptionalManage Event Structure Installation skill
Plan and monitor the assembly of structures such as stages, connection to the electricity network, lighting and projection equipment. Make sure the employees work according to customer's requirements and safety …
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OptionalPlan Events skill
plan programmes, agendas, budgets, and services of an event according to customers' requirements.
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OptionalPromote Event skill
Generate interest in an event by carrying out promotion actions, such as placing ads or distributing flyers
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