Marketing Assistant

2 days ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full-time R 180,000 - R 240,000 Contract

Minimum Requirements Essential

Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. 2 years' experience in an administrative, marketing assistant, coordinator support, or office administration role. Strong organisational and administrative skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing platforms. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advantageous

Experience in a marketing department. Experience with Monday.com. Experience coordinating product dispatch and samples.

Responsibilities

Marketing Administration

Maintain marketing filing systems, shared folders, and documentation. Assist with maintaining marketing calendars and activity schedules. Maintain marketing databases, contact lists, and distribution lists. Support general administrative requirements within the marketing department.

Email & Communication Management

Monitor shared inboxes and route enquiries to the appropriate stakeholders. Manage shared marketing resources and content libraries. Resolve customer service and order-related issues in collaboration with relevant departments. Submit monthly advertising invoices, including Meta advertising expenses, to the Accounts Department.

Product & Sample Coordination

Coordinate product samples for influencers, media, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Track sample requests, dispatches, and inventory. Maintain records promotional product allocations. Coordinate courier collections and deliveries.

Supplier & Purchase Administration

Raise purchase orders and obtain quotations when required. Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and record keeping. Track invoices and ensure supporting documentation is available. Follow up on outstanding supplier information and approvals.

Event & Activation Administration

Assist with event planning logistics and administration. Coordinate venues, attendee lists, catering, deliveries, travel and administrative requirements. Assist with post-event administration and documentation. Process product requests, deliveries, courier arrangements and administrative support for influencer and ambassador programmes.

Retail & Trade Marketing Support

Assist with store check administration and reporting. Compile retailer and promotional information as required. Coordinate submission of retailer marketing assets and documentation. Maintain promotional calendars and activity trackers.