Marketing Assistant
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Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
ZAR 30000 - 30000
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our Client is Looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join their team
A senior position with a crucial role in supporting the marketing team through the execution of various marketing initiatives and campaigns.
The role involves coordinating projects managing content and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure marketing activities align with the companys strategic goals.
Responsibilities include facilitating brand alignment in accordance with the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring the successful coordination of all corporate events and managing media relations.
The ideal candidate is highly organised detail-oriented and possesses strong communication skills with proven experience as a corporate marketing and communications professional.
Key Responsibilities
Event management
Desktop publishing
Creativity and ability to conceptualise solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Independent and self-motivated
Excellent communication skills
Writing and editing
Ability to perform under pressure
Strong team player
Ability to motivate colleagues
Management of client supplier and employee relations
Training and development support
Presentation skills
Diversity adaptability and agility
Achievement-driven mindset
Customer-focused with a drive for continuous improvement
Innovation and creativity
Integrity and transparency
Project management (PR/communications-related)
Budget management
Responsibility and accountability
Media and publicity relations
Job Description
Translate corporate strategy into a marketing and communications strategy and implement it as part of the overall business plan
Develop implement and manage communication strategies in conjunction with corporate communications and management for relevant business units
Manage the preparation of marketing reports presentations and documentation
Brief and manage external agencies (where applicable) to implement communications strategy activities
Manage press releases and ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging
Source quotations process purchase orders and manage the marketing and communications budget
Establish and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders lobbyists and key customers
Apply general project management principles in the execution of daily project work
Ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders
Manage resources where applicable
Corporate identity management
Publicity management
Event management
Internal communications management
Product management support
Media relations and placement
Organising conferences seminars exhibitions fundraising initiatives promotions special events visits tours and open days
Other Duties
Change management
Communication and marketing strategy implementation
Community relations
Corporate advertising
Corporate communications
Corporate identity management
Corporate positioning
Crisis communications
Employee relations and internal communication
Environmental programmes and CSR management
Government liaison
Industry affairs
Information services
International relations
Issues management
Lobbying
Media strategy management
Market research and customer surveys
Social investment programmes
Sponsorship management
Essential Requirements
Postgraduate qualification in Marketing Communications or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years proven experience in a marketing and communications role
Senior-level proficiency in both written and verbal communication
Knowledge of SharePoint InDesign Illustrator Photoshop social media platforms Mailchimp Sway FrontPage WordPress and advanced MS Office Suite
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently while contributing effectively within a team
Strong creative thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative marketing approaches
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality marketing support
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Desired Skills:
Marketing Manager
Communications Manager
Brand and Communications Manager
A senior position with a crucial role in supporting the marketing team through the execution of various marketing initiatives and campaigns.
The role involves coordinating projects managing content and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure marketing activities align with the companys strategic goals.
Responsibilities include facilitating brand alignment in accordance with the strategic direction of the organisation ensuring the successful coordination of all corporate events and managing media relations.
The ideal candidate is highly organised detail-oriented and possesses strong communication skills with proven experience as a corporate marketing and communications professional.
Key Responsibilities
Event management
Desktop publishing
Creativity and ability to conceptualise solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Independent and self-motivated
Excellent communication skills
Writing and editing
Ability to perform under pressure
Strong team player
Ability to motivate colleagues
Management of client supplier and employee relations
Training and development support
Presentation skills
Diversity adaptability and agility
Achievement-driven mindset
Customer-focused with a drive for continuous improvement
Innovation and creativity
Integrity and transparency
Project management (PR/communications-related)
Budget management
Responsibility and accountability
Media and publicity relations
Job Description
Translate corporate strategy into a marketing and communications strategy and implement it as part of the overall business plan
Develop implement and manage communication strategies in conjunction with corporate communications and management for relevant business units
Manage the preparation of marketing reports presentations and documentation
Brief and manage external agencies (where applicable) to implement communications strategy activities
Manage press releases and ensure accuracy and consistency of messaging
Source quotations process purchase orders and manage the marketing and communications budget
Establish and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders lobbyists and key customers
Apply general project management principles in the execution of daily project work
Ensure effective communication with all project stakeholders
Manage resources where applicable
Corporate identity management
Publicity management
Event management
Internal communications management
Product management support
Media relations and placement
Organising conferences seminars exhibitions fundraising initiatives promotions special events visits tours and open days
Other Duties
Change management
Communication and marketing strategy implementation
Community relations
Corporate advertising
Corporate communications
Corporate identity management
Corporate positioning
Crisis communications
Employee relations and internal communication
Environmental programmes and CSR management
Government liaison
Industry affairs
Information services
International relations
Issues management
Lobbying
Media strategy management
Market research and customer surveys
Social investment programmes
Sponsorship management
Essential Requirements
Postgraduate qualification in Marketing Communications or equivalent experience
Minimum of five years proven experience in a marketing and communications role
Senior-level proficiency in both written and verbal communication
Knowledge of SharePoint InDesign Illustrator Photoshop social media platforms Mailchimp Sway FrontPage WordPress and advanced MS Office Suite
Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently while contributing effectively within a team
Strong creative thinking skills with the ability to develop innovative marketing approaches
Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality marketing support
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Desired Skills:
Marketing Manager
Communications Manager
Brand and Communications Manager
