Jobs in Johannesburg, United States

Marketing Co-Ordinator (with Graphic Design Skills)

This role will involve two main elements:

• Support Role to Group Marketing Manager
• Graphic design

General Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• MUST be able to provide a portfolio on application.
• Responsible for maintaining the company's brand strategy.
• Ensure that the marketing and promotional materials remain updated and current.
• Graphic design: digital mock-ups, photo editing, presentation, and developing proposal concepts.
• Control and monitor the company’s digital footprint, including social media content, website updates, and content monitoring.
• Control marketing material projects from development and design to distribution and tracking.
• Develop marketing strategies for advertising new products.
• Organize promotional events and coordinate day-of deliveries and staffing.
• Review current marketing campaigns for weaknesses and develop solutions within budget constraints.
• Identify potential new markets and create a plan to enter those markets.
• Brainstorm fresh advertising ideas with senior management.
• Gather information on competitors, pricing, and various marketing aspects to help identify marketing trends and key opportunities for innovation.

Marketing Management Support Tasks:

• Update spec sheets, price lists, fab sheets.
• Ensure the website is fresh and up to date.
• Assist with ad-hoc marketing-related queries.
• Support field representatives.
• Compile and summarize reports.
• Support in database development, social media platforms, and content marketing.
• Coordinate and support function to retailers and key internal departments.
• Utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to increase demand for products and services.
• Possess knowledge of marketing-related business practices, including advertising, market research, and technology.
• Analyze marketing data and performance.
• Have a history of planning successful product launches and events.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills and adaptable communication style for interacting with team members, upper management, and clients.
• Exhibit time management and organization skills for planning and executing both large and small marketing projects and initiatives.
• Show leadership skills to motivate team members and manage conflicts.

Graphic Design Tasks:

• Design artwork for posters, signage, billboards, fab sheets, point of sale material, website banners, presentations, digital mediums, social mediums, corporate stationary, vehicle branding, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Creative flair – please send portfolio.
• Experience with Adobe Suite programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.

Skills & Values:

• Pay high attention to detail and possess excellent personal communication skills.
• Work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Be self-motivated.
• Ability to work at a quick pace.
• Excellent project and implementation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to interact with poise at all levels within the organization.
• Must be a team player.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
• Own transport.

Software Proficiencies:

• Microsoft Office
• Excel
• PowerPoint

Qualifications:

• Degree
• Min of 5 years of relevant experience is an advantage.