About the position
Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Job Type: Full-Time
About the Role We are seeking a dynamic, self-starting Marketing Assistant with a strong service orientation to join our team. In this multifaceted role, you will support the Commercial Manager in developing brand strategies, executing exciting new product launches, and driving our digital presence. If you are highly organized, articulate, and thrive when managing multiple projects simultaneously, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Marketing & Product Launches: Assist in the development of annual brand plans, brand strategies, and promotional calendars. You will play a key role in new product launches by participating in brainstorms, briefing digital assets for web and social channels, and helping develop point-of-sale (POS) and merchandising materials.
- Digital & Social Media Management: Set up and manage daily content across Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn to consistently build our follower base. You will also ensure brand websites are updated with current stock, pricing, and promotions, and create ad-hoc visual assets using design software.
- Public Relations (PR): Compile formal press kits, distribute press releases, and coordinate product samples and giveaways. You will manage the PR budget, track media coverage, assist with organizing PR events, and maintain solid relationships with influencers and the media.
- Commercial & Retailer Support: Prepare brand presentations and update strategy sheets for meetings with key retailers. You will also format sales data, conduct periodic competitor price audits, and maintain brand spend against the budget.
- Operations & Administration: Input and maintain master SKU data and pricing updates on our Odoo system. You will assist with inventory forecasting, vet orders, and liaise with promotional sales sites like One Day Only and Runway Sale.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A suitable Marketing or Business diploma or degree that includes digital marketing.
- A valid driver’s licence and own motor vehicle.
- Proven digital marketing experience.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Personal Attributes
- Independent & Organized: A self-starter and problem-solver who can make judgment calls and work independently.
- Detail-Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail, highly articulate with good writing skills, and good with numbers.
- Team Player: A positive team player who is willing to assist with ad-hoc duties and ensure the work environment remains neat and orderly
Desired Skills:
- Digital Marketing
- Excel
- Public Relations
- Brand Strategies
- Product Launches
- POS Materials
- Social Media Management
