Product Marketing Assistant

2 weeks ago


Observatory, South Africa Cloud Direct Full time

**Purpose of the role**:
The Product Marketing Assistant is responsible for proposition development and go-to-market strategy. This role sits in the Product Marketing function and ensures our products meet the needs of the market, and that technical features are presented as business benefits. This role will suit a confident and proactive team player with commercial acumen. It is a great opportunity for an individual with a growth mindset to take on a new challenge and shine.

**Why us?**

At Cloud Direct, we are at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that transform industries. As a Product Marketing Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our go-to-market strategy and ensuring our products meet the needs of our discerning customers. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey and make a lasting impact

**Key responsibilities**:

- Collaborate closely with our brilliant technical leads to develop compelling propositions that captivate our target audience.
- Create persona-led positioning and messaging strategies that resonate with our customers and set us apart from the competition.
- Craft captivating sales collateral that effectively communicates the value of our products and maintain an organized collateral library.
- Foster strong relationships with our trusted agency partners, ensuring seamless collaboration and maximizing marketing effectiveness.
- Keep a pulse on the market, identifying competitive advantages and trends to inform our strategic positioning.
- Be the voice of the customer, leveraging customer insights to fine-tune propositions, messaging, and pricing strategies.
- Manage product listings on our website and various prominent marketplaces.

**Why you?**
- You are building your career in Product Marketing with exposure to product-related activities, ready to take on a fresh challenge.
- Thriving in fast-paced environments, you excel at adapting quickly and driving results.
- Your ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate them clearly and logically is unparalleled.
- A confident and proactive problem solver, you tackle obstacles head-on and turn them into opportunities.
- Your genuine passion for technology fuels your curiosity and drives your eagerness to stay ahead of the latest trends.
- Initiative is in your DNA - you are always one step ahead and take ownership of projects to deliver outstanding results.
- With your exceptional organizational skills and meticulous planning, you ensure flawless execution of marketing initiatives.

**Requirements**:

- 1-5 years experience as a PMM in a tech industry
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or in a related field

**Bonus Skills**:

- Experience in a technical industry, demonstrating your ability to navigate complex technical landscapes.
- Technical knowledge of Microsoft cloud solutions, empowering you to effectively communicate product benefits to customers.

**Perks of working for Cloud Direct**:

- Office in Cape Town, plus UK offices in Bath and London
- Fitness fund
- Fun fund
- Health care cash plan
- Responsible time-off (uncapped annual leave)
- Endless Growth Opportunities: We provide ample opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and advancement within our rapidly expanding organization.
- Culture of Excellence: We foster a high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards exceptional talent, ensuring your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

This is the perfect opportunity for ambitious individuals to develop their sales careers, progressing through a structured career path with a leading company in the transformational cloud computing industry.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent



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