Marketing Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK OUTPUTS
- Copy writing/Editing: Copy editing and proofing content, as well as engage with Marketing Manager and stakeholders to sufficiently understand the brief to ensure consistent and efficient support is provided.

Social Media Management: Handle day-to-day community management across all social media channels, including scheduling of content calendars, responding to comments, messages, and engaging with followers.
- E-Mail Marketing: Coordination and loading of monthly newsletter and marketing mailers. Familiarity with content management systems and customer relationship management tools to ensure correct segmentation for targeted campaigns.

Market Research: Assist with market research to identify industry trends, consumer preferences, and monitor competitor activity. Compile data and create reports to assist in decision-making.

Event Support: Assist with organising and coordinating marketing events such as webinars, company events and CSR initiatives. Coordinate logistics and provide on-site support as needed.
- Data Gathering: Utilise tools and analytics software to assist in compiling reports on the performance of digital marketing campaigns and platforms.

Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as sales, legal, funding and product development, to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels.
- Administrative Tasks: Coordinate and assist with administrative duties, project management support and tracking of a variety of marketing programs, maintaining marketing assets and files on the server and other ad hoc duties to support the smooth functioning of the marketing department.

PEOPLE
- Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
- Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
- Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
- Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.

FINANCE
- In conjunction with the Marketing Manager ensure that Marketing projects are delivered within budget
- Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.

DESIRED SKILLS
- Creativity: A strong sense of creativity and the ability to assist in developing engaging campaigns and content.
- Technical Proficiency: Conduct market research to identify trends and insights, monitor competitor activity helping to inform marketing strategies.
- Organisational Skills: Ability to coordinate multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
- Event Management: Experience in planning and coordinating events, from webinars to golf days and conferences.
- Collaboration: A team player who works well with colleagues and external partners, including stakeholders and suppliers.
- Energy and Enthusiasm: A proactive, energetic, and approachable personality that fits with our dynamic, growing team.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for internal coordination and external brand representation.
- Flexibility: Willingness to adapt and take initiative in a fast-paced, multifaceted environment.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years experience in similar role (multi-focus)
- Experience within the financial, legal, Energy and/or property industry an advantage
- Qualification: A Degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related qualification
- Experience with marketing software and analytics tools including Hootsuite, Analytics, WordPress, Mailchimp, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite. Knowledge of SEO and SEM techniques.
- MS Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Valid Driver’s license and reliable transport

Pay: From R1,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bryanston, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelors (required)

**Experience**:

- Marketing: 3 years (required)
- Hootsuite, Analytics, WordPress, Mailchimp,: 3 years (required)
- Knowledge of SEO and SEM techniques.: 3 years (required)
- Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.: 3 years (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (required)

Work Location: In person