Marketing Assistant

Emerson; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Hybrid work model

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Emerson in Melbourne is seeking a capable Marketing Coordinator to drive campaigns, coordinate events, and support distributor engagement. You will manage calendars, maintain marketing data, and assist with communications and launches.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in marketing coordination or related roles, with MS Office proficiency and strong stakeholder skills. A hybrid work setup and inclusive culture are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline.
• Experience in a marketing, communications, event coordination or sales support role preferred.
• Experience working with external agencies, suppliers or distributors highly regarded.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.
• 2–5 years' experience in marketing coordination, events or commercial administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate marketing campaigns under the direction of the Marketing Manager.
• Maintain marketing calendars, campaign schedules and activity trackers.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders to support campaigns, promotions and launches.
• Maintain databases and customer contact lists for marketing activities.
• Assist with customer email communications, newsletters and promotions.
• Support lead management and timely follow-up by sales.
• Monitor campaign milestones and report status to management.
• Collect and report marketing results and performance data.
• Ensure marketing materials and assets are current.
• Coordinate trade events, distributor events and industry activities.
• Manage event logistics and maintain annual calendar.
• Support distributor marketing requests and content delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with sales and distributor stakeholders.
• Assist with product launches and launch materials.
• Maintain asset libraries and support internal communications.
• Provide admin support to the Marketing Manager.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Customer-focused

Proactive learner

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Marketing/Business/Communications degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

1. Marketing Campaign Coordination & Communications

• Coordinate the implementation of marketing initiatives and campaigns under the direction of the Marketing Manager.

• Maintain marketing calendars, campaign schedules and activity trackers to ensure projects are delivered on time.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders to support marketing campaigns, promotions and product launches.

• Maintain marketing databases and customer contact lists to support marketing activities.

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of customer email communications, newsletters and promotional announcements.

• Support lead management processes, including tracking enquiries and ensuring timely follow-up by the sales team.

• Monitor campaign activity milestones and provide regular status updates to the Marketing Manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Assist with the collection and collation of marketing results and campaign performance data for reporting purposes.

• Ensure marketing materials, product information and campaign assets are accurate and current. 2. Trade Events, Sales Support & Distributor Engagement

• Coordinate trade events, roadshows, distributor events and industry association activities in partnership with Regional Sales Managers.

• Manage event logistics including registrations, displays, product samples, promotional materials and merchandise.

• Maintain the annual trade event calendar.

• Collect and report event outcomes including attendance, leads and customer feedback.

• Support distributor marketing requests and coordinate delivery of approved marketing content and promotional materials.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with sales leaders and distributor stakeholders. 3. Marketing Communications & Product Support

• Assist with the development and maintenance of marketing collateral including brochures, product flyers, presentations, catalogues and promotional materials.

• Coordinate collection and organisation of product information, images, videos and technical content.

• Support new product launches through the preparation and coordination of launch materials and distributor communications.

• Maintain marketing asset libraries and ensure information remains current and accessible.

• Support internal communications and sales enablement initiatives. 4. Marketing Administration & Process Improvement

• Maintain promotional merchandise inventory and coordinate replenishment activities.

• Assist with supplier quotations, purchase orders and invoice processing.

• Support marketing budget administration and expenditure tracking.

• Maintain marketing records and document management systems.

• Identify opportunities to improve marketing processes, systems and workflows.

• Provide administrative support to the Marketing Manager as required.

Who You Are:

• Highly organized with exceptional project coordination skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups including sales, distributors, suppliers and agencies.

• Customer-focused and commercially minded.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn.

• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.

• Strong problem-solving and follow-through capabilities.

• Interest in developing a long-term career in strategic marketing and leadership.This position is designed as a development opportunity for an ambitious marketing professional seeking to build the commercial, product and leadership skills required for future progression into a strategic marketing management role.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline.

• Experience in a marketing, communications, event coordination or sales support role preferred.

• Experience working with external agencies, suppliers or distributors highly regarded.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

• 2-5 years' experience in marketing coordination, events or commercial administration.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Recent graduates or early-career marketing professionals encouraged to apply.

• Experience working with external agencies, suppliers or distributors highly regarded.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

• Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets . We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

• We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion . We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship .

• We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential . We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

• We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

• Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

• Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.