Marketing Assistant

Quaker Houghton; Kolkata District; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

One-year contract

Dynamic international team

QH University training

Volunteer time off

Wellbeing and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Quaker Houghton in Kolkata, India, is seeking a Marketing Associate to support regional campaigns, lead generation, and brand-building. The role requires creativity, strong communication, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will work on multi-channel campaigns using Google ads, social media, email, events, and content creation tools. A degree in marketing or business and 1–3 years of marketing experience are preferred, with hybrid remote work two days per week.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, marketing, or communications.
• 1–3 years in marketing or related field.
• Experience creating marketing materials and brand assets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing multi-channel campaigns to reach target audience.
• Track data and report on campaign performance.
• Coordinate with vendors for events and campaigns.
• Stay updated on competitive campaigns and imagery.
• Execute strategy for regional tradeshows and events.
• Collaborate to create marketing materials such as brochures, ads, flyers.
• Create social media content and graphics (LinkedIn).
• Assist in development of annual marketing plans with leadership.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental and OH&S standards.

Skills

Creative thinking

Graphic design tools

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Campaign execution

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing/communications

Tools

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Canva

Microsoft Office

Locobuzz

Job description

As the Marketing Associate based in Kolkata, India, you will assist in execution of marketing campaigns within the region to support lead creation and our brand, products, and services. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker with graphic design tools experience and most importantly have a passion for marketing, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

What will you do ?

• Assist in developing multi-channel campaigns that support business initiatives to reach the target audience through appropriate channels (Google ads, social media, e-mail, in-person, videos, webinars, articles, etc.)
• Track data and report on performance and efficiency of campaigns to help shape future marketing strategies
• Coordinate with external vendors on events and campaigns, Manage back-end activities such as PO generation and payable to vendors.
• Stay up to date on competitive intelligence through analysis of competitors’ campaigns, websites, events, imagery, Etc.
• Execute the strategy for regional tradeshows and events.
• Familiar with marketing tools such as Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Canva, Microsoft Office, locobuzz etc.
• Collaborate with marketing group and help to create marketing materials such as brochures, ads, flyers, and presentations for regional needs. Marketing Research, handle Customers Surveys.
• Execute social media calendar and help in creation of content and graphics (LinkedIn)
• Assist in development of the annual Marketing plans together with the Marketing Manager, and regional business leaders
• Comply with the applicable regulations and standards regarding quality, safety, environmental as well as the occupational health standards in order to minimize risks in these areas and to create opportunities and chances for improvement.

What are we looking for?

Education: Degree, with major in business, marketing, or communications preferred.

Experience: 1-3 years’ experience in marketing, communication or a similar role with proven experience in creating professional marketing and brand materials using visual design and content creation platforms such as Marq or similar tools. Additional training will be offered upon onboarding in any other areas as needed.

Language: Excellent English skills both written & verbal

Location: Reasonable commuting distance to Kolkata, Ruby Hospital area. This is a hybrid role offering the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work arrangement for a better work/life balance
• One year temporary contract. The contract is for an initial term of one year and may be renewed based on mutual agreement, satisfactory performance, and ongoing business needs.
• Dynamic and international teamwork environment
• QH University: Continuous training tools for all seniority levels
• Volunteering paid time off to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion CRG & other Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives

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