Junior Marketing Coordinator

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A shopping center management company in Gqeberha is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to develop and implement marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of marketing experience, strong digital marketing skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing social media, organizing events, and preparing reports on marketing success. This role offers the opportunity to enhance brand awareness and engage with the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in marketing, preferably in retail or shopping centers.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing platforms and content creation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and managing marketing campaigns to boost engagement and sales.
• Manage social media accounts and align content with brand voice.
• Prepare monthly reports on marketing activities and customer insights.

Skills

Marketing experience

Digital marketing platforms

Social media management

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Creativity

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Social media tools

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Marketing Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating marketing initiatives to drive foot traffic, increase brand awareness, and create an engaging customer experience for a shopping center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, excellent communication skills, and a passion for retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Campaigns

• Assist in planning, executing, and managing marketing campaigns to increase customer engagement and sales.
• Work with external agencies and partners to develop creative assets, promotional materials, and advertisements.
• Coordinate seasonal and promotional events to maximize traffic and sales.

Digital Marketing & Social Media

• Manage social media accounts and ensure content aligns with the brand’s voice.
• Develop content for digital platforms, including websites, email newsletters, and social media channels, i.e FB / Instagram / Tiktok
• Track and report on the effectiveness of digital campaigns and suggest improvements.

Brand Management

• Ensure consistency in the marketing materials and communications for the shopping centre’s branding.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of promotional materials (e.g. flyers, posters, newsletters) for events, and special promotions.

Customer & Community Engagement

• Organize and promote community events, store openings, and in-centre promotions.
• Build relationships with tenants and assist with their individual marketing needs.
• Coordinate loyalty programs, contests, and giveaways to drive foot traffic and customer engagement.

Market Research & Reporting

• Prepare monthly reports on marketing activities, customer insights, and foot traffic data to assess campaign success.

Event Coordination

• Coordinate logistics for in-centre events, ensuring smooth execution and adherence to budget.
• Collaborate with tenants, vendors, and the management team to ensure event success.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in marketing, preferably in retail or shopping centers.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing platforms, social media, and content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Creative mindset with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, and social media management tools, i.e FB / Instagram and TikTok. Although we do have an external service provider who do all our designs for our big campaigns
• Knowledge of retail industry trends and best practices is an advantage.

Should you wish to apply, please kindly email your CV through to Kirsten Smith at [e-mail]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.