Marketing Assistant/Coordinator

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A leading appliance manufacturer in South Africa is looking for a Marketing Assistant/Coordinator to join their team. This role involves developing promotional materials, supporting product launches, and coordinating trade shows. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business, 2-3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in digital marketing tools. This position offers competitive salary based on experience and the opportunity for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of marketing or trade marketing experience, preferably in consumer durables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with digital marketing tools, including Google Analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage promotional materials and campaigns.
• Support product launches and conduct market research.
• Coordinate trade shows and promotional events.
• Handle daily administrative tasks and manage marketing budget.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Copywriting skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Analytics

Job description

A company that manufactures, markets, and services affordable, quality home appliances, in South Africa and internationally, is seeking a highly organized and creative Marketing Assistant/Coordinator to join their dynamic team and support the KIC/Whirlpool brand. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to grow into a Junior Product Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Brand & Communication: Develop and manage promotional materials and campaigns (ATL/BTL). Coordinate with creative agencies and manage social media and website updates.

• Marketing & Product Management: Support product launches, conduct market research, and track competitor activity. Create marketing materials and presentations.

• Events & Showroom: Coordinate and assist in organizing trade shows, promotional events, and store activations. Manage marketing and merchandising material.

• Administrative Support: Handle daily administrative tasks, track invoices, manage the marketing budget, and provide overall support to the team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

• 2-3 years of marketing or trade marketing experience, preferably in consumer durables.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Experience with digital marketing tools, including Google Analytics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

• Proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• A team player with strong creative, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

• Copywriting and project management skills are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]