Marketing Assistant

In brief

**Overview** Kempston Recruitment is seeking a proactive Marketing Assistant for their client. This role provides essential administrative and coordination support within a busy marketing department, focusing on maintaining smooth projects and processes. **What you will do** * Maintain marketing filing systems, shared folders, and departmental documentation. * Assist with marketing calendars, activity schedules, and project trackers. * Manage marketing databases, contact lists, and distribution lists. * Provide general administrative support to the marketing team. * Monitor shared inboxes and direct enquiries to the relevant stakeholders. * Manage marketing resources and content libraries. * Assist in resolving customer service and order-related queries by liaising with internal departments. * Submit monthly advertising and marketing invoices, including social media advertising expenses, to the Accounts Department. * Coordinate product samples for influencers, media partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. * Track sample requests, dispatches, and inventory levels. * Maintain accurate records of promotional product allocations. * Arrange courier collections and deliveries. * Raise purchase orders and obtain quotations when required. * Assist with supplier onboarding documentation and record keeping. * Track invoices and ensure supporting documentation is complete. * Follow up on outstanding supplier information, approvals, and documentation. * Assist with event planning logistics and administration. * Coordinate venues, attendee lists, catering, travel arrangements, deliveries, and related requirements. * Support post-event administration and reporting. * Process product requests and coordinate logistics for influencer and ambassador programmes. * Assist with store check administration and reporting. * Compile retailer and promotional information as required. * Coordinate the submission of retailer marketing assets and supporting documentation. * Maintain promotional calendars and activity trackers. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Completed Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. * 2+ years in the role of marketing assistant, coordinator, or office administrator. * Strong organisational skills with high level attention to detail. * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and marketing platforms. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Previous experience in marketing would be highly advantageous. **Who should apply** This role is for an individual who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about keeping projects and processes running smoothly. The ideal candidate should be proactive and possess a completed Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. They must have at least 2 years of experience as a marketing assistant, coordinator, or office administrator, demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing platforms. Previous experience in marketing is considered highly advantageous. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/marketing-assistant-kempston-recruitment Source: myjobmag

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• At least 4 years of experience.

• Microsoft Office
• Customer service

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