Marketing & Design Assistant

We are South Africa’s leading source of FMCG retail research, insights and training solutions, focusing on the industry’s corporate and independent retailers and wholesalers. We provide unparalleled coverage of the industry, the trends that shape it and the performance of its businesses by telling those industry stories that unlock knowledge and learning. Our ultimate goal is to promote effective trading relationships between all FMCG stakeholders and upskill and inspire the best talent across the industry.

Our vision for the Marketing & Design Assistant is to support the marketing and design teams to ensure that marketing initiatives and design projects are well-organized, and executed effectively. To create marketing elements and execute campaigns to build brand awareness and drive sales. To design research reports, presentations and skills development material on time and to the brief.

We are looking for unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, where our people are cared for, and where they are happy and inspired to build an extraordinary place to work. We are looking for creative problem solvers that thrive when presented with a challenge and align with our values and culture.

Qualification & Experience:

• Marketing Degree essential
• 1-2 years marketing experience advantageous, Microsoft Office knowledge with expert knowledge of PowerPoint is essential, Adobe product suite – i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign advantageous.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of marketing principles
• Proficiency in digital marketing with strong knowledge of the LinkedIn platform is essential
• Strong project management abilities and time management to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Good knowledge of and experience in social media management
• Experience in design layout of reports, publications and presentations
• Design skills in marketing and sales collateral with a good understanding of publication layout and processes (print & digital)
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to articulate and present ideas and concepts to key stakeholders
• Sense of curiosity and the desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to innovate and think creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high EQ to be make a positive impact in a team
• Open-minded with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels in the business
• Above average communication skills and the ability to provide timeous feedback on projects
• Ability to multi-task - work on more than one project at a time - an deliver excellence under pressure
• Desire to understand the needs of the client and deliver projects to meet those needs
• Flexibility and patience
• Ability to work methodically and pay attention to detail
• Deadline-oriented and ability to prioritise own workload
• High level of professionalism
• Ability to take constructive criticism
• Problem solver
• Driven, confident, self-motivated, results orientated, enthusiastic and energetic

Key Responsibilities:

Brand, Product Marketing and PR

• Execute marketing campaigns and initiatives
• Create and deliver marketing collateral - banners, one-pagers, product brochures, etc.
• Execute PR campaigns
• Develop and continuously improve the Ti Sales Toolkit
• Create and manage sales toolkit elements - Creds Deck, client presentations etc.
• Be responsible for the sourcing, production and stock management of Ti client gifting and branded items
• Set-up and monitor tracking systems for Marketing campaigns and activities
• Conduct, source and analyse research to support the generation of Marketing and Product material

Digital Marketing

• Execute digital marketing efforts including social media, email marketing and content marketing
• Execute leads generation initiatives
• Upload content and marketing elements on Ti Social Media Platforms

Product, presentation and marketing collateral design

• Execute design layouts for research reports, presentations, brand and marketing elements, and digital publishing platforms
• Own and manage the Ti image library and select and place images in digital and print publications that enhance the content
• Create designed elements - icons, diagrams, charts and tables etc.
• Develop and execute content for the Ti website and social media ads
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create and deliver assigned design projects

Administration and Support

• Co-ordinate requests from various stakeholders based on support and/or queries
• Partner with key stakeholders in the project planning process
• Provide support for internal and external events as required
• Update and maintain the Ti Master Database
• Support market research and competitive analysis and identify and share trends and best practice in industry
• Ensure understanding of the CRM system functionality and reporting for updating and reporting purposes