Marketing Assistant

CloudSmiths; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing Assistant to implement marketing strategies focusing on digital initiatives. Key responsibilities include planning events, managing social media, and creating marketing content. The ideal candidate has a Bcom Marketing degree and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, with strong skills in digital marketing and copywriting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Marketing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute company events and manage budgets.
• Drive social media presence through content creation and analysis.
• Create compelling copy for mailers and email campaigns.
• Assist in rolling out digital strategy including SEO and PPC.
• Maintain accurate customer database.
• Support the sales team with research, proposals, and presentations.

Skills

Digital marketing platforms knowledge

Strong copywriting skills

Event planning experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Salesforce understanding

Education

Bcom Marketing Degree or equivalent

Job description

CloudSmiths is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Marketing Assistant to join our team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing our marketing strategy with a strong focus on digital initiatives to achieve company and product targets. This role reports to the Partner Alliance & Marketing Manager and involves working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all company events, including client and social events, manage budgets, suppliers, and report on ROI.
• Drive our social media presence through content creation, scheduling, trend analysis, research, photography, and video editing.
• Create compelling copy and artwork for internal mailers and client email campaigns.
• Assist in rolling out the company's digital strategy, including SEO, PPC, social media, and Google Analytics.
• Maintain an accurate customer database.
• Assist with customer acquisition programs, pipeline generation, and report on lead flow from various platforms.
• Manage all brand elements, ensuring proper use of logos and templates.
• Support the sales team by providing research, proposals, and presentations.
• Assist the Marketing Manager with tasks such as campaign performance reporting, internal communications, and promoting the CloudSmiths culture.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bcom Marketing Degree or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Marketing Assistant.

Technical Skills:

• Solid knowledge of digital marketing platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Experience in planning and executing events.
• Strong copywriting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages.
• An understanding of Salesforce is essential.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A creative, out-of-the-box thinker and a self-starter who can generate new ideas and execute them.
• Possesses strong analytical and copywriting skills.
• Confident, calm under pressure, and highly detail-oriented with a keen eye for design.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player who is ready to assume responsibility for tasks and support colleagues.
• Embodies the CloudSmiths values of trust and honesty.

Additional Information:

• This role may require some travel to client sites.

If you are a passionate marketer ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.