Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Biogen Junior Events Coordinator to join the Head Office team. To support the end-to-end events process through coordination, administration, and on-site execution of Biogen brand-sponsored sporting, health, and fitness events. The role ensures professional event delivery, effective logistics support, accurate reporting, and positive brand representation while developing capability within the events function.

Minimum Requirements…

Essential:

• Matric or an equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Events Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in events coordination, promotions, brand activations, or marketing support.
• Experience within a retail, health, wellness, or FMCG environment.

Job Specification...

Events Planning Coordination:

• Assist with planning and coordinating logistics, setup, and communication for Biogen-sponsored events, activations, and expos.
• Support the coordination of deliveries, equipment, stock, and promotional materials for events.
• Liaise with promoters, suppliers, venues, and internal stakeholders to ensure event readiness.

Events Management:

• Assist with physical setup, coordination, and breakdown at events.
• Support the execution of events to ensure they are activated professionally and aligned to brand standards.
• Assist with attendance tracking, stock usage, and cost recording per event.
• Support post-event evaluation, including data capture and reporting.
  

Internal Communication:

• Assist with administration and communication related to all events.
• Support Marketing and Events leadership with event feedback and reporting.
• Assist with staff orders, internal requests, and event-related administrative tasks.

Stakeholder Relationship Management:

• Support the maintenance of positive relationships with event owners, promoters, and internal stakeholders.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Promotions teams to support event-related opportunities.
• Assist with facilitating content support in collaboration with marketing or digital agencies when required.

Team Support:

• Support the Events Team Leader with day-to-day operational and coordination tasks.
• Assist with managing and maintaining activation equipment, including reporting on condition and usage.
• Provide operational support during peak event periods, including weekends and travel where required.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies...

Essential:

• Basic understanding of event coordination, promotions, and brand activations within a retail or consumer environment.
• Ability to analyse information, follow plans, and resolve operational challenges effectively.
• Demonstrates awareness of brand representation, customer engagement, and execution excellence.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Reliable team player who works well independently and collaboratively. Displays strong customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in event execution and administration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and remain organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate and able to operate a smartphone and standard office systems.

Special Conditions of Employment...

• Occasional traveling.
  

Remuneration and Benefits...

• Marketed related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.