MARKETING ASSISTANT

SUMMARY:
MARKETING ASSISTANT (Durban) R20,000 CTC per month

POSITION INFO:

Steel manufacturing company seeks a Marketing Assistant to support the Southern Region Marketing Officers in their administrative duties.

The Marketing Assistant’s performance will be vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the Marketing department and the attainment of its goals. The incumbent will be required to display a high degree of project management competence in order to control, manage and follow through on all items on the marketing action lists. Attention to detail, and the ability to take initiative, is vital.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Centre around the administrative tasks that will ensure the smooth running of the Southern Region Marketing Department’s activities. They include but are not limited to:

Maintain digital filing systems for all marketing collateral, photography, digital and traditional ATL marketing materials.

Implement and manage a project management system for documenting and tracking activities related to the inventory of marketing and communication material, and distribution thereof.

Update monthly reports, spreadsheets, databases and inventories (with statistical, financial and non-financial information

Assist in maintaining accurate marketing databases used in direct marketing campaigns and promotions

Maintain Marketing Guard books, updating them with Advertising, Editorials, Advertorials, event coverage, PR and digital posts.

Assist in the organizing of internal and external meetings, local and international travel, events, and hospitality as required

Assist in content procurement (photography, articles, write ups, usage permissions etc) for digital platforms (web and social)

Interface with marketing suppliers in the supply of goods and services

Produce, maintain and manage the marketing library and records:  including standardized presentations, proposals, communication pieces, training materials, video materials and technical reference material, in central and well documented archives

Maintain a full Marketing Budget Management system with all controls and supply monthly feedback to the Manager – this includes raising Purchase Orders, managing collation of Cost Estimates, ensuring timeous payments, and administer the monthly budget master control documents.

Administer and keep records of customer training / loyalty programmes and similar ie manage support materials, logistics, databases and related details associated with these programmes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma/degree in Marketing, Project Management or similar

Experience as a marketing assistant or client service assistant or Agency Traffic assistant

ADDITIONAL SKILLS WHICH WILL BE CONSIDERED ADVANTAGEOUS:

A thorough working knowledge of the basics of social media including specifically Facebook, LinkedIn and internal media such as Yammer.

Working knowledge of digital media analytics tools

A working knowledge of website content management systems such as Joomla

Good understanding of office management principles

REQUIREMENTS:

High level of attention to detail.

Highly developed communication and people skills

Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines

Well-developed project and event management skills

A customer-oriented approach

Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite, including word, ppt, excel and outlook.

Practical skills in database management

Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Excellent ability in written and spoken English

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