Kyle Dewar

Marketing Manager at Polyco
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ZA
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • South Africa
    • Plastics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present
    • South Africa
    • Advertising Services
    • Marketing Consultant
      • May 2021 - Present

      With over 10 years experience in traditional and digital marketing, advertising and sales; Platinumkey looks forward to having the opportunity to grow your business and shift the success needle. With over 10 years experience in traditional and digital marketing, advertising and sales; Platinumkey looks forward to having the opportunity to grow your business and shift the success needle.

    • South Africa
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group Marketing Manager
      • Apr 2019 - May 2021

      Verde Hotels is Africa's most sustainable hospitality management group that comprises a variety of brands in South Africa and Zanzibar. I oversaw the marketing, sales and revenue teams for the group and created the overarching marketing, revenue and growth strategies. Key Responsibilities: Managing & Executing; traditional and digital marketing activities, social media, strategy, copy and design direction and creation, 3rd Party listings & OTA’s, display & search advertising, email marketing, web development and content updates, CMS, CRM, presentations, brand representation and reputation management, tender submissions, Sales Team Management and Revenue Management oversight. Show less

    • Group Marketing Manager
      • Mar 2014 - Apr 2019

      Singer Group comprises of a variety of brands in the hospitality, travel and restaurant sectors in South Africa. With year-on-year growth in both occupancy and revenue and an expanding portfolio, I was proud to contribute to its business success. Within the group I manage the marketing for three four-star hotels (Colosseum Luxury Hotel | Island Club Hotel | Dolphin Beach Hotel), two resorts (Montagu Springs Resort | De Bakke Santos Resort), holiday apartments (Gardens Centre Holiday Apartments), three restaurants (Blowfish Restaurant | CinCin Restaurant | Island Cafe), a conference & events company (Embassy Meetings), and a travel brand (Embassy Travel | Amazing Holidays). Key Responsibilities: Managing & Executing; traditional and digital marketing activities, social media, strategy, copy and design direction and creation, 3rd party listings & OTA’s, display & search advertising, email marketing, web development and content updates, CMS, CRM, presentations, brand representation and reputation management and tender submissions. Show less

    • South Africa
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Manager
      • Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

      At Everlytic I helped businesses of all sizes and sophistication to grow and build relationships with their customers and subscribers.The majority of our clients were in the finance, publishing and e-commerce sector and I am fully versed in measuring and tracking campaigns across multiple messaging channels – email marketing, mobile, social, CRM, CMS & Google Analytics. Key Responsibilities: Email marketing, mobile messaging, social, campaign analytics, brand management, CRM, account management, business development, presentations. Show less

    • New Business Manager
      • Feb 2012 - Nov 2012

      My role at Meltwater News was directed at new business development throughout South Africa and Africa. I worked closely consulting with small NGO’s to large corporate companies on a strategic communications, market research and sales level. I was a Top 5 performer throughout the India, Middle East and African regions – My business acumen, creative thinking, strong written and verbal skills and ability to negotiate made me excel at my held position. Key Responsibilities: Market research, account management, CRM, business presentations, relationship building, junior consultant team management. Show less

    • Account Manager
      • Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

      I had the responsibility of managing eight accounts simultaneously. It was a challenging and fast paced learning curve into the advertising industry. I ran the agencies biggest account - Hansa Pilsener where I spent many hours managing client expectations and developing a solid relationship with the team. Key Responsibilities: Managing print, TV, radio, digital & outdoor campaigns. Writing and adhering to briefs. Supervising and implementing creative work. Copy checking and overseeing production process into final work. Show less

Education

  • Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
    Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
    2020 - 2021
  • Red & Yellow Creative School of Business
    Marketing, Advertising, Copywriting
    2009 - 2010
  • Vega School
    Diploma in Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing
    2013 - 2013
  • University of Port Elizabeth
    Law -LLB, Law
    2006 - 2008
  • Damelin
    Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship
    2005 - 2006

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