Marketing Manager

Marketing and Research Manager will:
• Work with the Senior Trade Commissioner and the Marketing and Communications Team in Sydney to develop and implement an integrated marketing and communications strategy for Vietnam which utilises a range of innovative channels and solutions.
• Develop and draft promotional news articles and business insights and disseminate these through various communication channels (including online, media, and through partners) to promote business opportunities in Vietnam to Australian and Vietnamese audiences.
• Develop, design and execute the Vietnam team’s marketing and social media strategy (particularly LinkedIn, Facebook) in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Strategic Communications team in Vietnam.
• Lead Austrade Vietnam team’s digital marketing efforts, including through drafting of relevant industry and trade promotion content that can be used on Facebook, LinkedIn and other media channels.
• Work with the Austrade team in Vietnam to maximise the successful implementation of events, activities and initiatives, including through the execution of a marketing plan, the production of marketing communications and collateral.
• Work with the Marketing team in Australia to ensure that Austrade’s corporate marketing policies and branding guidelines are adhered to and applied across the team.

What you’ll need to be successful
There are six particular aspects we will consider when looking for successful candidate for this role, namely:
• Demonstrated experience managing and delivering marketing & communications strategies and plans, ideally for an international or professional services organisation.
• Superior written and verbal communications skills in English and Vietnamese.
• Hands-on experience with contemporary marketing tools including social media, graphic design, printing, multimedia, sponsorship and events, and experience of briefing and managing suppliers of these within tight budgets and deadlines.
• Well-developed research, reporting, organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Commitment to high standards, and to taking the initiative and responsibility for delivering outcomes.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Decision-making, influencing and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Digital Literacy
• Awareness of the digital environment and how to engage with clients in a digital first manner.
• Confidently use digital workplace tools to solve problems, be productive, connect and collaborate with others.

Your application should outline how your skills, experience and qualifications make you a strong candidate for this role, by framing your response around the skills and abilities identified under “Job requirements” above. Please limit your response to 800 words. As part of your application you will also need to provide:
- Current resume
- Contact details of three referees.
Applications will be only accepted via Austrade’s online recruitment system, eRecruit. Submit your online application through the link