Junior E-commerce Marketing Assistant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Hands-on training

Hybrid work

Office in East London

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, invites a Junior E-commerce Marketing Assistant internship to join our team. You will learn across social media, content creation, and campaign support while contributing to traffic, engagement, and sales for our online store.

The role offers hybrid working with a blend of remote tasks and in-person collaboration at our East London office, giving you hands-on training and exposure to multiple digital marketing disciplines in a supportive learning

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Interest in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic online tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team in daily e-commerce tasks (scheduling social posts, drafting content).
• Update product information, images, and banners on the website.
• Monitor social channels for engagement and respond to inquiries.
• Compile data for marketing reports on traffic, social performance, and campaigns.
• Research e-commerce trends, competitor activities, and opportunities.
• Assist with administrative tasks to support the marketing department.

Skills

Digital marketing

Social media management

Content creation

Analytics basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an eager and motivated Junior E-commerce Marketing Assistant to join their team and gain valuable experience in the fast-paced world of online retail marketing. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about various aspects of e-commerce, including social media, content creation, and campaign support. You will assist the marketing team in executing strategies aimed at driving traffic, engagement, and sales for our online store. This position involves a hybrid work model , offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-person collaboration at our East London office.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team in daily tasks related to e-commerce campaigns, such as scheduling social media posts and drafting basic content.
• Assist in updating product information, images, and promotional banners on the e-commerce website.
• Monitor social media channels for engagement and assist in responding to customer inquiries or comments.
• Help compile data for marketing reports on website traffic, social media performance, and campaign results.
• Conduct research on e-commerce trends, competitor activities, and potential marketing opportunities.
• Assist with administrative tasks to support the marketing department as needed.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong interest in e-commerce and digital marketing.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic online communication tools.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn new skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid team environment.

Benefits

• Stipend/internship compensation.
• Hands-on experience and training in e-commerce marketing.
• Exposure to various digital marketing disciplines.
• Networking opportunities within the industry.
• A supportive learning environment in our East London office, with flexible hybrid work options.