Marketing Assistant

About the position

Our client in the retail & wholesale industry is currently looking to employ an experienced Marketing Assistant; based in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province.  2-3 years related marketing experience secures.

A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.
Please note that this position is based in Tzaneen, Limpopo Province.

Requirements:

• High School diploma; BSc/Bcom in Marketing, Business or relevant field is a strong advantage.
• 2-3 years related marketing experience.
• Creative writing with a focus on copyrighting and editing.
• Photoshoot and editing experience.
• Ability to bring product to Market from sourcing to launching.
• Brand Campaign Awareness.
• Graphic design skills with Adobe products will be an advantage.
• Video and Photography skills will also be an advantage.
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles.
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Energetic, creative, innovative and enthusiastic.
• Must be willing to travel occasionally.
• Be pro-active with excellent time management skills.
• Outgoing personality.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
• Assist in the organising of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success.
• Marketing literature development (brochures, press releases etc) to augment the company’s presence in the market.
• Planning and co-orientating the development and production of printed marketing materials.
• Monitor and manage the social media accounts with a strong focus on content development.
• Assist with the execution of regular product and market research.
• Communicate directly with suppliers and encourage trusting relationships.
• Manage website maintenance and content.
• Product videography and photography content planning, development and coordination.
• Develop and script product manuals, training manuals.
• Conduct product training on a regular basis.
• Product testing and product specific recipe development.
• Will be reporting directly to the Marketing Manager.

 
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Marketing Assistant
• retail & wholesale industry
• Marketing
• Creative writing
• copyrighting and editing
• Photoshoot and editing experience
• Adobe products