Discovery – Senior Marketing Consultant

Sales and Distribution Events

About Discovery

Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About the Sales and Distribution Events team

The Sales and Distribution Events team partners with business to develop and implement integrated, strategically aligned event solutions for Discovery’s Sales and Distribution (sales) team for rewards and recognition, new products launches and any other general engagement with this community. They also create event solutions for a few other communities annually.

The Team Leader: Events is required to support the implementation of the event strategy through strong project coordination, supplier-management and hands-on delivery of events within the allocated budget. The role requires a well-rounded events professional who can manage multiple event workstreams, guide junior or support resources where applicable, and partner effectively with internal stakeholders and external providers to deliver high-quality event experiences.

Key purpose

The Team Leader: Events is responsible for coordinating and delivering event solutions that support business objectives, create a professional and engaging customer experience, and ensure delivery is practical, cost-conscious and aligned to Discovery standards.

• The Team Leader: Events support the Sales and Distribution Events team by:
• Coordinating the implementation of event plans across live, virtual and hybrid events.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, senior marketing managers, suppliers and event partners to deliver events on time, within agreed scope and within budget.
• Providing hands-on operational support across planning, logistics, supplier coordination, collateral, guest management, onsite delivery and post-event close-out.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

• Coordinate and implement event plans for Sales and Distribution events, including live, virtual and hybrid formats.
• Support the Senior Marketing Manager and relevant stakeholders with event scoping, planning, timelines, budgets and delivery requirements.
• Research and recommend appropriate venues, webinar platforms, suppliers and event solutions for approval.
• Manage event administration, including briefing documents, run sheets, supplier quotes, purchase orders, contracts, travel, accommodation, guest lists and event collateral.
• Coordinate speakers, executives, presenters and internal stakeholders, ensuring they receive clear briefs and event-specific information.
• Manage onsite delivery from set-up to strike, ensuring the event runs smoothly and issues are escalated appropriately.
• Work with vendors to ensure delivery quality, cost control, accurate invoicing and compliance with internal processes.
• Ensure health, safety, POPIA and brand requirements are considered and applied in event execution.
• Track event progress, risks, issues and actions, and provide clear updates to the Senior Marketing Manager.
• Guide and support junior event or administrative resources where required, ensuring clear task allocation and follow-through.

Competencies

• Solid experience in corporate event coordination and delivery
• Excellent planning, organisation and administration skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on multiple workstreams
• Confident communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Strong service orientation and ability to represent the Discovery brand professionally
• Calm, practical and solutions-focused under pressure
• Adaptable to change, last-minute requests and shifting priorities
• Working knowledge of virtual, live and hybrid event planning, transport logistics, guest management and supplier coordination
• Reliable, accountable and able to work independently while escalating appropriately
• Willingness to work weekends, after hours and public holidays when required by event delivery

Education and experience

• Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree.
• 5 – 7 years relevant experience in event coordination or event management, preferably within a corporate environment or professional events agency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams and OneDrive
• Strong project coordination and task tracking skills
• Experience coordinating multiple events and working with suppliers, stakeholders and senior internal audiences is required.
• Supplier briefing, quote management and basic negotiation skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Budget tracking, reconciliation and administration skills

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY   
                             
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.