Junior Marketing Associate

About
Our client is based in Cape Town and an innovative leader in dermatological skincare, offering clinically proven, natural solutions across global markets. Our award-winning brands are trusted by consumers and healthcare professionals in the UK, USA, EU, GCC, Australia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Our client is seeking a highly organised Junior Marketing Associate to join a growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the success of premium skincare brands in fast-paced international markets.
Role overview
The Junior Marketing Associate will be responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives across our brands and territories. You will collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to drive brand growth, manage campaigns, and ensure consistency across all touch-points.
Key responsibilities
Strategic marketing and execution
Develop effective marketing strategies in collaboration with management.
Execute approved campaigns, delegating tasks to designers, social media consultants, and other partners.
Workflow and stakeholder management
Manage workflow involving designers, Amazon consultants, influencer coordinators, and distributors.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time and to specification.
Performance reporting
Prepare monthly reports on return on ad spend (ROAS), channel-specific marketing performance, and ROI.
E-commerce and website management
Lead the development and optimisation of e-commerce platforms and brand websites.
Oversee UX, SEO, content updates, and conversion improvements.
Marketing collateral and localisation
Create and adapt marketing materials for each market.
Coordinate translations and regulatory approvals where necessary.
Public relations
Develop and execute PR plans by territory; liaising with regional PR firms.
Oversee the media engagement, press releases, and agency coordination.
Digital asset management
Maintain a centralised Google Drive data room with all brand assets.
Ensure version control and accessibility for all stakeholders.
Brand guidelines management
Maintain and enforce brand guidelines across all channels and markets.
International market coordination
Support planning, execution, and performance monitoring in all territories.
Liaise with local distributors and consultants to align regional activities.
Additional responsibilities
Develop campaign budgets in partnership with finance.
Monitor competitor activities and prepare regular insights reports.
Coordinate product samples for media, influencers, and partners.
Liaise with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure all materials meet legal requirements.
Support event planning and execution (trade shows, consumer activations, education events).
Minimum Requirements
5+ years’ experience in marketing, preferably in cosmetics, dermocosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or FMCG.
Proven track record in multi-market marketing execution.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Experience with e-commerce platforms and digital marketing tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace.
Must be a South African citizen.
Workplace Requirements
This is a full-time, onsite role based at our office in Milnerton, Cape Town.
What We Offer
A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
The opportunity to work on globally recognised brands.
Growth and learning opportunities within a dynamic team.
Competitive remuneration, based on experience.
How to Apply