Marketing Assistant and Sustainability Administrator

Rhenus Logistics; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic marketing professional to drive their marketing and communication strategies within the MEA region. This role involves assisting in the planning and execution of impactful campaigns, managing corporate branding, and proposing innovative sustainability strategies. You'll play a crucial part in enhancing client retention and acquisition through engaging events and effective communication. If you're passionate about marketing and sustainability, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking company focused on growth and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in HR marketing or marketing support.
• Logistics experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with marketing and communication strategies for Rhenus MEA.
• Propose strategies for environmental sustainability.
• Execute advertising campaigns across various channels.

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Public Relations

Content Creation

Advertising Campaigns

Sustainability Practices

Education

BCom in Marketing Management

Matric or Senior Certification

Post Graduate Degree

Job description

1 . Marketing and communication strategy

• Assisting with the implementing of all marketing and communication strategies for Rhenus MEA
• Communication and Public Relations (PR)
• Research new channels / media for editorials and collaborations
• Assist in the regional content creation for online and offline channels
• Advertising
• Execute all advertising and paid campaigns throughout all online and offline channels (e.g., LinkedIn Ads, Google Ads)
• Research new channels / media to advertise
• Administer sponsorships
• Create reports for all advertising activities / paid campaigns
• Corporate branding and identity
• Assist in maintaining the integrity of Rhenus Logistics’ Corporate Identity by ensuring the pre-determined guidelines are adhered to in the region
• Corporate gifts and merchandise
• Source new items through suppliers, following trends and concepts in corporate gifting and merchandise
• Manage of client gifts and merchandise for the region
• Client retention and acquisition events
• Assist in the planning and execute on all regional events
• Assist with any other marketing and communication related tasks to help with the growth of the Rhenus brand in the MEA.

SUSTAINABILITY

• Propose and drive regional strategies to address various environmental concerns including energy use, conservation, reduction of pollution, recycling, building and facility design, and general education on sustainability
• Identify potential investment and risk / return on new projects that will expedite 2045 net-zero goal
• Identify creative ways in which the company can balance business obligations with the goal of respecting, supporting, and improving the local and regional environments
• Conducts research to identify regional environmental and sustainability concerns, interests, and issues in the regions

Knowledge / Requirements

• Matric or Senior Certification equivalent
• A BCom degree in Marketing Management and relevant Post Graduate Degree
• A minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in HR marketing / Marketing support
• Logistics experience would be advantageous