Marketing Assistant - Poetry

Cape Union Mart Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in South Africa is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support marketing campaigns and project coordination. This role involves managing budgets, maintaining campaign calendars, and liaising with partners. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Marketing and 1-2 years of experience in the retail sector, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a retail or marketing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage marketing invoices and budget tracking.
• Maintain campaign calendars.
• Coordinate promotional rollouts.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical mindset

Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

CANVA

Job description

Are you highly organised, detail-driven, and passionate about retail and fashion? We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic team at Poetry.

In this role, you’ll report into the Poetry Brand Lead but play a pivot role in supporting the full Poetry Marketing Team to ensure that key campaigns and seasonal projects run smoothly and stay on track. From maintaining campaign calendars and coordinating promotional rollouts to assisting with budget tracking and internal communication—you’ll play a vital role in connecting teams and keeping everyone aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage marketing invoices and budget tracking, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to finance.
• Maintain campaign calendars and help keep the broader team aligned with timelines and updates.
• Coordinate promotional rollouts, working across teams to brief, schedule, and deliver selected elements.
• Update Point of Sale screens and in-store display screens to reflect current campaigns and priorities.
• Support product sourcing and movement of stock for events, PR requests, and campaign needs.
• Liaise with mall marketing partners, sharing campaign content and identifying new promotional opportunities.
• Assist with production logistics, ensuring PPM’s, castings, samples, and stakeholder comms are aligned to timelines.
• Support shoot-day coordination where needed, including sample management and on-site setup.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or degree in Marketing (completed)
• 1–2 years of experience in a retail or marketing environment
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency (CANVA is advantageous)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Analytical mindset and comfort with numbers and metrics
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

Behavioural Competencies

• Proactive, assertive, and self-driven
• Strong sense of urgency and understanding of the pace at which retail operates.
• Strong time management and prioritisation
• Creative thinker with a passion for brand building
• Works well independently and as part of a team
• Can operate under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Not afraid to "get hands dirty" and tackle diverse tasks

Please note: The Cape Union Mart Group is committed to transformation. Appointments and promotions will be made based on candidates who best meet the requirements for the position. Candidates that enhance the diversity of the team will be given preference, in line with our Employment Equity plan.