Marketing Assistant

Kempston Group; East London; In loco; ZAR 180.000 - 260.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Kempston Group in East London, South Africa, is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support the marketing team with administrative tasks, calendar management, and campaign coordination. The role involves maintaining filing systems, coordinating product samples, and processing invoices, helping ensure smooth marketing operations across channels.

The ideal candidate has a marketing-related degree or diploma, 2+ years in similar roles, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office

Competenze

• Completed Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years in marketing assistant, coordinator, or office administrator
• Strong organisational skills with high level attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and marketing platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in marketing would be highly advantageous

Mansioni

• Maintain marketing filing systems, shared folders, and departmental documentation
• Assist with marketing calendars, activity schedules, and project trackers
• Manage marketing databases, contact lists, and distribution lists
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team
• Monitor shared inboxes and direct enquiries to the relevant stakeholders
• Manage marketing resources and content libraries
• Assist in resolving customer service and order-related queries by liaising with internal departments
• Submit monthly advertising and marketing invoices, including social media advertising expenses, to the Accounts Department

Conoscenze

Microsoft Office

Marketing platforms

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Formazione

Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Communications/Business Admin

Descrizione del lavoro

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

• Completed Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2+ years in the role of marketing assistant, coordinator, or office administrator
• Strong organisational skills with high level attention to detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and marketing platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience in marketing would be highly advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain marketing filing systems, shared folders, and departmental documentation
• Assist with marketing calendars, activity schedules, and project trackers
• Manage marketing databases, contact lists, and distribution lists
• Provide general administrative support to the marketing team
• Monitor shared inboxes and direct enquiries to the relevant stakeholders
• Manage marketing resources and content libraries
• Assist in resolving customer service and order-related queries by liaising with internal departments
• Submit monthly advertising and marketing invoices, including social media advertising expenses, to the Accounts Department

Product and Sample Coordination

• Coordinate product samples for influencers, media partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Track sample requests, dispatches, and inventory levels
• Maintain accurate records of promotional product allocations
• Arrange courier collections and deliveries

Supplier and Purchase Administration

• Raise purchase orders and obtain quotations when required
• Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and record keeping
• Track invoices and ensure supporting documentation is complete
• Follow up on outstanding supplier information, approvals, and documentation

Event and Activation Support

• Assist with event planning logistics and administration
• Coordinate venues, attendee lists, catering, travel arrangements, deliveries, and related requirements
• Support post-event administration and reporting
• Process product requests and coordinate logistics for influencer and ambassador programmes

Retail and Trade Marketing Support

• Assist with store check administration and reporting
• Compile retailer and promotional information as required
• Coordinate the submission of retailer marketing assets and supporting documentation
• Maintain promotional calendars and activity trackers