Marketing Assistant

Who are we: A leading direct marketing company selling high-quality household goods

Who are we looking for: A talented, creative, driven and energetic marketer with a passion for all things marketing who has an inherent desire to succeed and to be the best of the best.

What will you do:

• 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.

What do you need:

• 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
• 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 proactive with excellent time management skills