Team triumphs ego and thats how we play.
We keep it real as a diverse team of talented individuals, we act together to make our world a happier place. Explore more about our community culture here: https://www.weareact3.com/culture-and-careers/
WHAT YOU'LL DO
We are looking for a Project Manager to execute our adidas community activations in South Africa. As the Community Manager for adidas Runners (AR) South Africa you will be the primary contact person for our three adidas Runners community teams based in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. You will be responsible for ensuring a well executed and high-class project realization to our clients standards. In addition to project executional tasks this role includes working within the scope of existing concepts to further develop the AR communities in South Africa.
In this role you will actively
- Steer community teams in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg
- Ensure a constant understanding within the community teams for developed strategies and concepts as well as product innovations and brand campaigns
- Ensure that execution is fully aligned with the clients brand strategy and visual/verbal identity
- Carry out all project management needs to ensure a well-executed and high-class project realization in close collaboration with the agency project lead, the client and community Captains in each city. This may include:
- Project pllanner & task lists
- Milestones & timelines
- Reportings & KPIs
- Budget controlling & invoice management
- Manage community teams in all three cities to ensure the successful implementation weekly adidas Runners activations and larger monthly / adhoc activations incl.:
- Develop and maintain yearly AR
- Monthly schedule & weekly activations
- Digital support & technical support incl. uploading sessions to adidas running app
- Assisting with on-ground activation management
- Manage external stakeholders and the local partner ecosystem in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg (vendors, partnerships, brand talents etc.)
- Adhoc assistance to communication manager & account executive wherever necessary
- Be the primary point of contact for client team regarding the adidas Runners project
Real impact comes from real people and real stories and your story looks a little like this
- Bachelors degree in a relevant field of study
- At least 2 years agency work experience with large corporations
- Innovative approach to challenges & cooperative communication style
- A very meticulous and organized nature, with the ability to reach targets efficiently and effectively
- Detail-oriented with ability to synthesize small details into overall pictures
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Technologically conversant and enthusiastic about technology
- Passionate about sports, open minded and interested in newest trends
- Proficient MS-Office user
- Team player
This position requires great local knowledge of South Africa, applicants should already be based and living here for at least 2 years.
YOU & ACT.3
act.3 is an equal opportunity employer. We believe real impact comes from real people and real stories. Everyone has a story to tell, and it is important that they are heard, valued, and respected. No matter where you come from, what you look like, or what your passion is, we celebrate our uniqueness and actively empower an inclusive and equitable world for all. Our community is for everyone, and so is our workplace. Mind matters more than numbers; we value real relationships built on trust and respect. We see each other at eye-level, inside and outside of work. This means we believe in heart counts and not headcounts. Its our differences that enable us to shape the future of brands through people, community, and culture and make our ideas happen.
ABOUT US
We are a community of real people who turn our passion into impact. We shape the future of brands through people, community and culture. We make ideas happen.
We began our journey as an exclusive partner of adidas, UEFA, and FC Bayern in 2012, from our headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Since then, we have continued to push the boundaries of human interaction. We understand what society and our world need.
Our purpose is to enable each other and brands to create real change in peoples lives, ultimately making our world a happier place. Community and culture are therefore a core part of our work. We approach marketing holistically and have expertise in strategy, creative and experiences. We are now a global community with over 250 individuals in 18 global offices spanning 6 continents. We collaborate with handpicked partners all over the world to bring beauty to the spheres of sport, culture and sustainability.
