Sales Marketing Assistant

6 days ago

Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Great Africa Group South Africa Full time R40 000 - R60 000 per year

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Marketing Assistant to join our team in Sandton. This role requires a unique balance of creative flair and strong organisational skills, supporting the execution of marketing campaigns across a diverse portfolio of beauty and personal care brands.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment and will play a vital role in both the creative side (content creation, social media, campaign materials) and the operational side (tracking, reporting, admin, documentation) of our marketing team.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Content Support

  • Assist in creating and editing social media posts, presentations, and promotional material using Canva.
  • Draft and proofread captions, campaign copy, and marketing collateral.
  • Support content calendar planning and ensure deadlines are met.

Campaign & Project Coordination

  • Track promotional activity across key retailers (Clicks, Dis-Chem, Pick n Pay, Takealot, etc.) and align content to deal sheets.
  • Packing of PR boxes, Influencer seeding and gifting
  • Assist in coordinating campaign rollouts, product launches, and in-store/experiential events where necessary as well as attending events where necessary.
  • Liaise with agencies, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution when needed.

Operations & Administration

  • Maintain marketing trackers, campaign calendars, and reporting dashboards.
  • Manage sample distribution, influencer seeding logistics, and product dispatches.
  • Ensure product documentation (product sheets, deal sheets, promo lists) is accurate and up to date.
  • Compile reports, presentations, and post-campaign summaries for internal use.

Influencer & Community Engagement

  • Support influencer outreach, briefing, and deliverable tracking.
  • Monitor brand social channels and flag opportunities.
  • Keep up to date with social and beauty trends to feed into content planning.

Requirements

  • Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or related field is ideal
  • 1–3 years experience in FMCG, beauty, retail, or agency environment (FMCG experience ideal).
  • Proficiency in Canva and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
  • Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills for promo trackers and reporting.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines.
  • Bonus: experience in influencer marketing, event support, or paid media campaigns.

Personal Attributes

  • Creative eye with an understanding of social media aesthetics and trends.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable in a busy environment.
  • A team player with strong communication skills.
  • Passion for beauty, lifestyle, and FMCG brands.

Please send your CV's to with cover letter . Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted .

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