Marketing Assistant

Planet Fitness; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company seeks a proactive Marketing Assistant to support their dynamic marketing team. Key responsibilities include administrative tasks, coordinating events, and assisting in marketing activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and eager to grow in marketing. Apply today!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or marketing support role (internships included) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing marketing events.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Experience in administrative or marketing support

Tools

Canva

Mailchimp

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic marketing team. This role will play a key part in supporting administrative tasks, coordinating events, and assisting in the execution of marketing activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, a strong communicator, and eager to grow in the field of marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the marketing team
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing marketing events (internal and external)
• Maintain and update marketing calendars, contact lists, and event schedules
• Coordinate logistics for events, including venue bookings, catering, promotional materials, and staffing
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items
• Support the creation and distribution of marketing materials, both digital and print
• Help manage inventory of marketing collateral and event supplies
• Assist with data entry, reporting, and maintaining marketing databases (e.g., CRM, mailing lists)
• Liaise with suppliers, vendors, and other departments as needed
• Perform general office and administrative duties to support marketing operations
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative or marketing support role (internships included) is a plus
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or CRM systems is a bonus
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and willing to learn
  
  

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