E-commerce Marketing Assistant

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend provided

Mentorship from marketing pros

Hands-on e-commerce experience

Community in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is offering an E-commerce Marketing Assistant internship for students or recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing and online sales. You will work with the marketing team to support product listings, social media management, content creation, and campaign execution.

The internship includes mentorship from experienced professionals, the opportunity to learn SEO, email marketing, and analytics, and a monthly stipend.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications.
• Strong interest in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic Canva skills are a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in Upington, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Assist with updating product listings on the e-commerce site.
• Support social media activities and content scheduling.
• Create marketing materials like posts and newsletters.
• Conduct market research on customer trends.
• Help analyze website performance and campaign data.
• Provide admin support to marketing and e-commerce teams.
• Handle customer inquiries related to online operations.
• Learn SEO, content marketing, and email marketing basics.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas.
• Assist in organizing online promotional events.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Creativity

Canva basics

Education

Pursuing or completed degree/diploma in Marketing/Business/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

About the Role

Our client is offering an exciting E-commerce Marketing Assistant internship opportunity in **Upington, Northern Cape**. This is an ideal role for a motivated student or recent graduate eager to gain practical experience in the fast-paced world of e-commerce and digital marketing. You will work closely with the marketing team, supporting various aspects of online sales, social media management, and content creation. This internship will provide invaluable exposure to real-world marketing strategies and operations, contributing directly to the company's online presence and sales efforts within **Upington, Northern Cape**. It's a chance to learn from experienced professionals and develop key skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and updating product listings on the e-commerce website, ensuring accuracy of information and imagery.
• Support social media activities, including content scheduling, community engagement, and monitoring.
• Help create marketing materials such as social media posts, email newsletter content, and basic graphics.
• Conduct market research to identify customer trends and competitor activities.
• Assist in analyzing website performance and marketing campaign data.
• Provide administrative support to the e-commerce and marketing teams.
• Help manage customer inquiries and feedback related to online operations.
• Learn and apply best practices in SEO, content marketing, and email marketing.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for marketing campaigns.
• Assist in organizing promotional activities and online events.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in e-commerce, digital marketing, and social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of social media platforms and their use in business.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team located in **Upington, Northern Cape**.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Creative thinking and a proactive attitude.
• Basic graphic design skills using tools like Canva are a plus.

Benefits

• Internship stipend provided.
• Valuable hands-on experience in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
• Opportunity to work within the **Upington, Northern Cape** community.
• Potential for future employment based on performance and business needs.
• Exposure to various facets of online business operations.
• A dynamic and learning-focused work environment.