Junior E-commerce Marketing Assistant

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Medical aid

Provident fund

Friendly team atmosphere

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Junior E-commerce Marketing Assistant to support the marketing team with social media content, email campaigns, website updates and data entry. This role offers hands-on experience in digital marketing within a fast-paced online retail environment.

The ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a marketing-related degree, eager to learn and with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content across platforms.
• Assist with email marketing campaigns including segmentation.
• Assist with basic website updates and product data management.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis.
• Gather data for marketing performance reports.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team.

Skills

Social media

Content creation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Marketing/Business/Communications degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Junior E-commerce Marketing Assistant to support their marketing team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This is an ideal opportunity for an individual starting their career in digital marketing, looking to gain practical experience across various e-commerce marketing functions. You will assist with social media content creation, email campaign support, website updates, and data entry. This role offers valuable exposure to the fast-paced world of online retail marketing and the chance to learn from experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and scheduling social media content across various platforms.
• Support the execution of email marketing campaigns, including list segmentation and content population.
• Help with basic website updates and product data management on the e-commerce platform.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Gather and compile data for marketing performance reports.
• Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed.

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and social media platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards tasks.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary with opportunities for review.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from experienced marketing professionals.
• Exposure to all facets of e-commerce marketing in a supportive environment.
• Standard benefits such as medical aid and provident fund.
• A friendly and collaborative team atmosphere in Queenstown .