Marketing Specialist - FMCG (Remote)

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Training opportunities

Brand exposure

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Marketing Specialist to enhance brand visibility and drive consumer engagement from a fully remote home office.

You will support the marketing team in executing campaigns, managing digital channels, and analyzing market data to inform strategies, contributing to growth of popular consumer brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of marketing experience, preferably FMCG.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social platforms, and basic analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing marketing campaigns across digital, social, and traditional channels.
• Manage and update company social media profiles with engaging content.
• Support the creation of marketing collateral, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and performance tracking for initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and agencies to meet project deadlines.

Skills

Digital marketing

Content creation

Campaign planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic force in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market, is seeking a creative and analytical Marketing Specialist to enhance brand visibility and drive consumer engagement. This is a fully remote role, offering the flexibility to excel from your home office. You will support the marketing team in executing campaigns, managing digital channels, and analyzing market data to inform our strategies. This position is ideal for a budding marketing professional eager to make a tangible impact within the fast-paced FMCG sector and contribute to the growth of popular consumer brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, and traditional advertising.
• Manage and update company social media profiles, engaging with followers and creating compelling content.
• Support the creation of marketing collateral, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and performance tracking for marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Maintain and update marketing databases and CRM systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing, preferably within the FMCG industry or a related consumer-focused field.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media platforms, and basic analytics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• The flexibility and convenience of a fully remote work environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for training and professional growth in marketing and brand management.
• Exposure to diverse marketing strategies within a leading FMCG company.