Digital Marketing Assistant

Who are we: One of the leading wholesale and retail businesses in South Africa with over 10 years of existence in the South African market.

Who we are looking for: A talented Digital Marketing Assistant.

What will you do:

• Including, but not limited to: digital material, print materials, promotional items, etc.
• Ensure consistency in the brand messaging.
• Work with the sales team to coordinate marketing campaigns.
• Prepare emails and newsletters to send to current customers.
• Launch promotional offers and events to attract new customers.
• Optimise the business website to increase online traffic.
• Follow best practices for social media marketing on different platforms.
• Conduct regular audits for social media and website marketing performance.
• Maintain and monitor online listings across various e-commerce platforms.
• Track marketing metrics and analyse digital data to measure marketing success.
• Marketing administration and product management support.
• Management of promotional items and supplier relationships.

What will you need:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• 1 – 3 years of experience.
• In-depth understanding of the retail and wholesale market would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in the management of social and digital media.
• Google fundamentals of digital marketing, Google Analytics, Google Ads certificates.
• Graphic Design course (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop certificates).
• Copywriting skills.
• Proficiency in the following programmes/software:
• Mailchimp or similar email marketing platforms.
• Adobe Illustrator.
• Adobe InDesign.
• Excellent design skills and knowledge of social media and creative platforms.
• Knowledge of the latest web technologies and industry trends.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and sensitivity.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a busy environment - working on multiple projects at any given time.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Solutions-oriented, with an ability to approach problems logically and with creative thinking.