Marketing Assistant & Graphic Designer

Sydsen; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established commercial vehicles company is seeking a dynamic Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer to enhance their marketing initiatives. This role involves creative design, campaign management, and effective communication to support various marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field, with strong design skills in software like Photoshop and Illustrator. The company offers a vibrant work environment where creativity thrives, and your contributions will significantly impact the brand's visibility and outreach. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and help shape exciting marketing campaigns!

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of design experience and knowledge required.
• Experience in online marketing/digital marketing/e-commerce is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly reporting and campaign success assessment.
• Manage marketing stock and inventory, and provide administrative support.
• Oversee social media platforms and lead generation activities.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Creative thinking

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Corel Suite

Illustrator

InDesign

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer - Kempton Park, East Rand

POSITION INFO :

An established Commercial Vehicles company is looking for a Marketing Assistant and Graphic Designer to join their establishment in Kempton Park, East Rand.

Minimum Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field.
• Administration / Sales and marketing assistant experience.
• 4 – 5 years of design experience and knowledge.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of expertise on role related software - Photoshop, Coral suite, Illustrator and InDesign programs.
• At least 2 – 3 years in online marketing / digital marketing / e-commerce experience.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Creative and able to think outside the box.
• Analytical – ensure calculated outcomes.
• Must have an outstanding portfolio to showcase – No direct OEM / Automotive / Commercial market experience needed but is very beneficial.

Job Description :

• Assist with delegated monthly reporting requirements – set monthly report compilation.
• Monthly assessment of campaign success through marketing channels – feedback and contingency development.
• Assist with interpretation and organization of market research and assessment.
• Assisting with planning and preparation for marketing events (Head Office, Branches and dealer network).
• Marketing stock and inventory management - Store room management and arrangement.
• Distribution and management of stock levels – orders and sign outs.
• Maintenance of marketing network database and distributing lists.
• Providing administrative support to the sales and marketing departments.
• Assist with packing and distribution of stock and other POS items to internal teams and network.
• Assist with conceptualization of ideas for campaign initiation based on briefs received from in-house and external teams.
• Heads development of brand collateral for network use and distribution.
• Development of all marketing communication material as well as mock-up and approval concepts prior to launch.
• Assist with in-house design for other departments – full and partial editing as well.
• Development of Dealer Network and branch marketing materials requirements.
• Dealer Portal material development, amendment and management.
• Assist on monthly copy-writing tasks where needed.
• Ensuring correct CI is maintained in all output design elements and communication shared with the network for use.
• Assessing dealer network material to ensure adherence to CI guidelines with monthly review reports.
• Ensuring all artwork adaptability to 3rd party supplier requirements for a variety of platforms online and offline.
• Oversight and management of all social platforms, posts, budgets, and schedules. Lead generation distribution and network management.
• Operation of LMS system and filtering of month-end lead reports for reporting measure.
• Photography and Videography – Content capturing, equipment management and editing for all in-house and external collateral.
• Travel out of office for on-site shoots and edits for brand/product.
• Management and maintenance of all design programs/software required.
• Event capturing and content distribution in-house and external attendance.

Personal Attributes :

• A high level of attention to detail.
• Reliable, responsible, and effective.
• Good time management and task tracking.
• Punctual and adaptive.
• Willingness to go beyond office hours – Marketing is a highly flexible and vibrant environment and there is a need to be on the go.
• Project management skills – able to juggle a number of tasks and requirements.
• Time and project management skills required to coordinate and manage multiple overlapping projects.