Marketing Coordinator

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of machinery and equipment is seeking a Marketing Coordinator in Johannesburg. You will support the Marketing Department in executing marketing strategies and campaigns. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in marketing coordination, strong skills in social media graphic design, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. This full-time position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marketing coordination and administration.
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Advanced knowledge of Meta Business Suite for Facebook and Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Manager to develop the social media strategy.
• Design and produce a wide range of marketing materials.
• Assist in the planning and execution of internal and external events.

Skills

Graphic Design

Social Media Management

Email Marketing

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Diploma or degree in Marketing or a related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Meta Business Suite

MailChimp

Microsoft Publisher

WordPress

Job description

Description

A leading manufacturer of machinery and equipment is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join their team in Johannesburg GP. The Marketing Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the Marketing Department by assisting with the development, execution and monitoring of marketing strategies and campaigns for multiple brands.

This position requires a proactive detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills combined with experience in social media graphic design and general marketing. The successful candidate will ensure seamless marketing operations and contribute to the achievement of marketing objectives.

Responsibilities

1. Social Media Content Creation and Scheduling

• Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Manager to develop the social media strategy and manage the content calendar.
• Source and create visual assets by downloading suitable images/videos from the Media Pool, capturing local photos and recording videos (in-house or with professional photographers).
• Draft, upload and schedule engaging copy for posts across all social media platforms.
• Primary focus on Facebook and Instagram; advanced knowledge of Meta Business Suite is essential.

2. Graphic Design

• Design and produce a wide range of marketing materials including brochures, flyers, product guides, newsletters and other collateral.
• Perform image retouching, photo editing and video editing tasks.
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rush and Premiere Pro) is essential.

3. Marketing Administration

• Provide comprehensive support to the Regional Marketing Manager including procurement and branding of promotional items.
• Inventory management and stocktaking of promotional materials.
• Database management.
• Email communications.
• Interdepartmental support and coordination of marketing activities.

Ad-hoc Responsibilities

A proactive and versatile approach is required to support additional marketing functions as needed including:

4. Event Assistance

Assist in the planning, organization and execution of internal and external events including dealer events and trade shows.

• Coordinate logistics, manage event materials and provide on-site support.

5. Dealer and Customer Marketing Support

• Address dealer and customer queries or complaints related to marketing with professionalism and a focus on service excellence.
• Distribute marketing materials, documents and logos and provide timely feedback.

6. Marketing Initiatives

• Support the execution of various brand and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with writing, editing and proofreading content for multiple platforms.
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate identity and branding guidelines across all materials.

7. Market Research and Database Management

• Gather and document market research, maintaining accurate and clear databases in Excel.

8. General Assistance

• Provide general support to the Regional Marketing Manager and Managing Director as required, including administrative planning and miscellaneous tasks.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing coordination and administration with a strong background in social media and graphic design.
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Rush and Premiere Pro).
• Advanced knowledge of Meta Business Suite for Facebook and Instagram.
• Diploma or degree in Marketing or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong administrative skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write and proofread content effectively.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today contact Gaby Turner at or on LinkedIn.

Key Skills

• Graphic Design
• Marketing
• MailChimp
• Microsoft Publisher
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Constant Contact
• Email Marketing
• Adobe Photoshop
• Social Media Management
• Adobe Illustrator
• WordPress
• Adobe InDesign

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1