Job Ref: 215615259

Date: 2022-01-20 12:44:30

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Position: Marketing Assistant

Due to continued growth, we are now seeking to recruit a resourceful Marketing Assistant to provide support to the marketing department, particularly in the production of new media. The ideal candidate should possess strong understanding of written English, have a good eye for detail and be both creatively and analytically inclined. They must also possess a willingness to be involved in a wide range of disciplines within the field of marketing and have a desire to learn new skills related to the role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work under the direction of the Marketing Manager to help reach the company's marketing and sales goals and objectives

2. Assist in the creation of industry-leading content across TV, radio, digital and offline channels

3. Gather information in order to facilitate briefing of design teams

4. Review media schedules

5. Liaise with suppliers to facilitate the printing and merchandising needs of the business

6. Collect data from various channels including Google Analytics; review and report on the success of campaigns using analytical techniques on Microsoft Excel

7. Review of B2B websites and mange improvements

8. Provide Retail showroom marketing support and assistance with new store roll-out programme

9. Assist in the successful planning, design and coordination of exhibitions, photoshoots and marketing events

10. Carry out regular competitor analysis

11. Provide written content creation including editorials, PR pieces, online, and product descriptions, marketing comms

12. Update and maintain internal and external media records

13. Provide general administrative support including purchase order, invoicing and budget maintenance.

Any other tasks, duties and accountabilities appropriate to the job & position. The above points may change and evolve according to the needs of the business.

* Meet all set media deadlines and ensure upkeep of all ‘go-live’ touchpoints and records

* Review and convey campaign results and make insightful recommendations

* Provide timely assistance to the wider team to ensure goal completion of

Knowledge & Experience:

* Marketing degree or equivalent

* Previous marketing experience essential, in retail environment desirable

* Excellent written communication skills for marketing collateral

* Knowledge of Microsoft packages (Intermediate in Excel, Word, Outlook)

* Marketing data analysis and use of spreadsheets

* Print and sourcing experience

* Preferably have an understanding of creative programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and asset creation

* Maintaining records and databases.

Skills & Behaviours:

* Keen eye for detail

* Strong communication skills – In English, both written and verbal

* Creative – Both visual and writing marketing content

* Analytical – Good understanding of data analysis and insight

* Great organisational/planning & project management skills – Ability to multi-task and deliver to tight timescales

* Resourcefulness – Ability to proactively fact-find and problem solve

* A reliable and good work ethic – you’ll need to take pride in the work you produce

* Team player – actively participates as a member of the team and works towards team goals. Is supportive and helpful to others. Builds great relationships by being positive, enthusiastic and friendly

* The ability to work independently

Along with your responsibilities and obligations as an employee, this forms part of your contract of employment

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