Marketing Assistant

Virtual Staff 365; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Christmas Bonus pro-rated

HMO (STAFF only)

Job summary

Virtual Staff 365 is seeking a Marketing Assistant to drive lead generation, brand building, and client marketing support. The role collaborates with the Head of Marketing to optimize e-commerce performance and produce high-quality collateral for clients.

Responsibilities span SEO, content, social media, email/SMS campaigns, and website updates on Shopify and WordPress. Ideal candidates will have a marketing or PR qualification and hands-on experience with Canva and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEO, keyword research, and content optimization.
• Familiarity with email and SMS marketing platforms.
• Knowledge of WordPress, Shopify, and basic design tools.
• Formal qualification in Marketing and Public Relations.

Responsibilities

• Execute SEO and content optimization to improve lead generation.
• Create and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Assist with email and SMS campaigns and ad copy development.
• Support campaigns and updates on websites and landing pages.
• Develop client-facing marketing collateral and resources.

Skills

SEO

Social media

Copywriting

Content marketing

Email marketing

SMS marketing

Education

Marketing & Public Relations

Tools

SE Ranking

Agency Analytics

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Klaviyo

WordPress

Elementor

Shopify

Canva

Job description

Our client is a leading Australian-based provider of medical-grade aesthetic technologies, business coaching, and advanced training for salons, spas, and clinics. Servicing thousands of stockists across Australia and New Zealand, they empower beauty professionals with cutting-edge equipment and comprehensive industry support.

They are now seeking to hire a Marketing Assistant to execute results-driven activities across lead generation, brand building, and client marketing support initiatives. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, this role focuses on expanding the digital footprint, optimizing e-commerce performance, and developing high-quality marketing collateral to help business clients maximize their technology investments.

Job ResponsibilitiesSEO & Content Optimization

• Conduct keyword research using designated tools to recommend monthly targeting priorities and content topics
• Use generative AI to produce informative, keyword-targeted on-page and off-page content built for user engagement and lead generation
• Implement do-follow links across owned domains and coordinate with external publications to secure backlinks
• Monitor keyword rankings, domain authority, and organic traffic performance to identify trends and actionable opportunities
• Repurpose existing content across multiple channels and compile monthly performance reports with optimization recommendations Social Media & Community Engagement
• Create, schedule, and publish high-quality brand-building and lead-generating content across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other channels
• Write engaging captions aligned with the brand voice and assist with graphic design, image resizing, short-form video editing, and story format production
• Monitor comments, messages, and inquiries daily across platforms, responding to all queries and leads within a strict two-business-hour SLA
• Actively engage with followers, potential clients, clinics, industry accounts, and influencers to boost brand visibility Campaign & E-commerce Performance Support
• Assist in setting up, scheduling, and executing accurate email marketing campaigns and SMS campaigns
• Support Meta advertising activity by working with the external social media agency to develop converting creatives and write basic ad copy
• Support campaign rollouts and content updates across websites, landing pages, and Shopify Client Resources & Program Management
• Plan, develop, and update client-facing marketing collateral such as posters, brochures, suggested copy, treatment menu pricing, and videos
• Conduct research into aesthetic industry trends to keep resources relevant and organized on the internal learning hub platform
• Oversee the specialized Before and After Program by sourcing new results images monthly via social media outreach and direct client engagement
• Secure required client consent forms before organizing and distributing these high-quality visuals across applicable digital channels Lead Management & Website Administration
• Conduct regular accuracy audits on entered leads to verify lead sources, device categories, business types, and contact details
• Perform follow-up calls or emails to validate inquiries and route clinical or engineering leads to the proper support channels
• Manage general website administration tasks including updating product details, uploading client testimonials, and onboarding team headshots
• Perform general maintenance on the CRM platform to ensure client information is accurate
• Demonstrated experience using generative AI in a professional setting to maximize output quality and efficiency
• Previous copywriting experience, including writing for digital channels and social platforms
• Experience managing or contributing to social media accounts in a professional capacity across Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Demonstrated design ability and proficiency using Canva
• High-level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to write compelling, on-brand copy
• Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable conducting outbound follow-up calls and emails to validate the authenticity of inquiries and potential leads
• High reliability, accountability, and a respectful, collaborative approach to teamwork Nice-to-Have Skills
• Understanding of or genuine interest in the beauty, aesthetics, or wellness industry
• Experience with SEO tools such as SE Ranking, Agency Analytics, Google Analytics, or Google Search Console
• Working knowledge of email marketing platforms like Klaviyo and SMS marketing tech tools
• Familiarity with website admin tools such as WordPress Elementor and Shopify
• Formal qualification in Marketing and Public Relations
• Permanent work-from-home set-up
• Dayshift (Australian Eastern Standard Time business hours)
• Full-time job
• HMO (STAFF only)
• Annual leave
• Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month’s wage (pro-rate)