Applications Open for the OMODA South Africa Events & Sponsorships Coordinator Post

Applications Open for the OMODA South Africa Events & Sponsorships Coordinator Post. OMODA South Africa is looking for a dynamic Events & Sponsorships Coordinator to join its marketing team. This role is ideal for a creative and detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and can turn events, partnerships, and campaigns into impactful brand experiences. If you have strong execution skills, high energy, and a passion for creating memorable brand moments, this opportunity could be for you.

Key Responsibilities

Events Management

• Plan, coordinate and execute brand events, product launches, customer activations, dealer events and internal events.
• Develop event briefs, timelines and budgets
• Source, negotiate and manage suppliers, venues and contracts.
• Ensure all event elements align with brand guidelines and deliver a premium customer experience.
• Track and report on event ROI, attendee feedback, and overall success metrics.

Sponsorship Management

• Manage and activate sponsorship deals, ensuring maximum visibility and brand alignment.
• Build strong relationships with sponsorship partners, media partners, and collaborators.
• Deliver sponsorships activations that create talkability, measurable awareness, and positive brand association.
• Monitor and evaluate sponsorship performance against objectives.

Influencer Management

• Identify, recruit and manage influencers and brand ambassadors aligned with the brand’s image and target audience.
• Brief influencers on campaign objectives, key messaging and creative requirements
• Coordinate influencer involvement in events, sponsorship activations and campaigns.
• Track influencer performance through engagement, reach and sentiment metrics
• Manage influencer budgets and deliverables
• Build long-term, authentic relationships with influencers to support community and brand advocacy

Collaboration & Coordination

• Work closely with the Brand, Marketing, Dealer, PR and Social Media teams to align event, sponsorship, and influencer activities with overall marketing strategy.
• Provide support and toolkits to dealers and partners for local-level activations.
• Coordinate internal approvals, budgets and reporting

Administration & Reporting

• Manage budgets, invoices and supplier/partner contracts
• Compile post-activation reports with insights and recommendations
• Maintain a central reports of all upcoming events, sponsorships and influencer campaigns

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure
• Creative thinker with attention to detail and brand alignment.
• Relationship-building skills with influencers, partners and stakeholders
• Analytical skills to measure ROI, influencer impact and event success
• Proficient in MS Office, social media platforms and event/project management tools.

Qualification & Experience

• Relevant degree/diploma in Marketing, Events Management, Communications or related field.
• 2-4 years experience in events, sponsorship, influencer marketing, or campaign coordination
• Proven track record of executing successful events, sponsorships and influencer campaigns.
• Automotive or FMCG industry experience advantageous but not essential
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

Reporting Line

• Reports to: Brand Manager.
• Works closely with: Marketing Assistants, Dealer Marketing Managers, Social Media Lead, PR, CX teams and the National Brand & Marketing Manager.

How to Apply:

Send your CV to Recruitment@chery.co.za