Marketing Specialist

CloudSmiths; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing Specialist to implement marketing strategies with a focus on digital initiatives. Responsibilities include planning company events, managing social media presence, and creating marketing content. The ideal candidate should have a Bcom Marketing Degree and at least 3 years of experience as a Marketing Assistant. Excellent communication skills and creativity are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Marketing Assistant.
• Creative and out-of-the-box thinker who can generate and execute new ideas.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all company events, managing budgets and suppliers.
• Drive social media presence through content creation and analysis.
• Create compelling copy for internal communications and email campaigns.

Skills

Digital marketing platforms knowledge

Event planning and execution

Strong copywriting skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding of Salesforce

Education

Bcom Marketing Degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Ads

LinkedIn

Facebook

Twitter

Job description

Overview

CloudSmiths is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Marketing Specialist to join our team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing our marketing strategy with a strong focus on digital initiatives to achieve company and product targets. This role reports to the Partner Alliance & Marketing Manager and involves working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all company events, including client and social events, manage budgets, suppliers, and report on ROI.
• Drive our social media presence through content creation, scheduling, trend analysis, research, photography, and video editing.
• Create compelling copy and artwork for internal mailers and client email campaigns.
• Assist in rolling out the company's digital strategy, including SEO, PPC, social media, and Google Analytics.
• Maintain an accurate customer database.
• Assist with customer acquisition programs, pipeline generation, and report on lead flow from various platforms.
• Manage all brand elements, ensuring proper use of logos and templates.
• Support the sales team by providing research, proposals, and presentations.
• Assist the Marketing Manager with tasks such as campaign performance reporting, internal communications, and promoting the CloudSmiths culture.

Qualifications

• Bcom Marketing Degree or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Marketing Assistant.

Technical Skills

• Solid knowledge of digital marketing platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
• Experience in planning and executing events.
• Strong copywriting skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages.
• An understanding of Salesforce is essential.

The Ideal Candidate

• A creative, out-of-the-box thinker and a self-starter who can generate new ideas and execute them.
• Possesses strong analytical and copywriting skills.
• Confident, calm under pressure, and highly detail-oriented with a keen eye for design.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player who is ready to assume responsibility for tasks and support colleagues.
• Embodies the CloudSmiths values of trust and honesty.

Additional Information

• This role may require some travel to client sites.

If you are a passionate marketer ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.