Marketing Assistant
Marketing Assistant
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Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Marketing Assistant you will be an integral part of the local marketing team supporting the execution of brand strategies and marketing initiatives of Mattel brand. This role provides hands-on experience in product management and campaign execution while ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines. You will collaborate closely with various teams including Sales Media PR to contribute to the success of our brands in the local market.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in marketing while working with a globally recognized brand in a dynamic and creative industry.
This position is based in Johannesburg and is part of the *Mattel South Africa Marketing Team.
The role will be on 1 year temporary contract.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Assist in the implementation of brand strategies and marketing action plans.
- Contribute to media and digital marketing initiatives by coordinating content and campaigns.
- Support the execution of retail marketing activations in partnership with trade marketing teams.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to execute marketing initiatives.
- Help to prepare reports and presentations on brand activity performance
Qualifications :
What Were Looking For:
- Passion for the toy industry and an eagerness to learn about Mattel brands.
- A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Highly motivated detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data.
- Strong interest in Brand Marketing
- Basic understanding of digital marketing and media channels (social media e-commerce etc.).
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment with attention to details.
- Competent handling of MS Office especially Excel and Power Point.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Administration Economics or a related field.
- Previous internship or project experience in marketing FMCG retail or digital marketing is a plus.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Additional Information :
Dont meet every single requirement At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
What Its Like to Work Here:
We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower the next generation to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:
- We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
- We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
- We execute: We are a performance driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best in class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.
Our Approach to Hybrid Work
We embrace a hybrid work model to empower a culture of growth optimism and wellbeing where everyone can deliver on our shared purpose and realize their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with tech-enabled hybrid work our focus is to provide flexibility while enabling collaboration for moments that matter.
Who We Are:
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of childrens and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands including Barbie Hot Wheels Fisher-Price American Girl Thomas & Friends UNO and MEGA as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content gaming music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the worlds leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945 Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
Mattel is recognized for the second year in a row as a Great Place to Work and as one of Fast Companys Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2022.
Visit us at is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers including minorities females veterans individuals with disabilities and those of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
