Marketing Assistant - South Africa

Marketing Assistant - South Africa

Fully Remote

We are seeking a versatile and dedicated Marketing Assistant to support our marketing team across all functions, with a particular focus on managing social media accounts for both our company and its top executives. As a generalist with a strong aptitude for social media, the Marketing Assistant will take on a wide range of tasks, enabling the team to focus on strategic, high-value work that drives business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a game-changing company and make a tangible impact across the full spectrum of marketing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage social media accounts for the company and its top executives, creating and scheduling engaging posts, and monitoring performance across various platforms

• Develop and implement social media strategies to increase brand awareness, engagement, and thought leadership for both the company and its executives

• Design eye-catching graphics using Canva templates to support our marketing initiatives and enhance visual appeal across all channels

• Coordinate and execute email marketing campaigns, ensuring timely and effective communication with our subscribers

• Maintain and update our WordPress websites, keeping content fresh, relevant, and optimized for search engines

• Develop compelling presentations to communicate our marketing strategies, plans, and results to both internal and external stakeholders

• Conduct market research to gather insights, monitor competitor activities, and inform decision-making

• Build and maintain lists and databases, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information across all marketing channels

• Gather, organize, and analyze marketing data using tools like HubSpot to support reporting, performance tracking, and optimization efforts

• Provide project management support, coordinating tasks, timelines, and resources to ensure smooth execution of marketing initiatives

• Handle various ad-hoc marketing tasks as needed, providing flexibility and adaptability to support the team across all functions

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant marketing experience across multiple disciplines

• Deep understanding of marketing principles, strategies, and best practices

• Extensive experience in social media management, with a proven track record of creating compelling content and engaging with audiences across various platforms

• Skilled in developing and executing social media strategies for both companies and individual executives

• Proficient in using Canva to create visually appealing graphics that align with our brand guidelines and marketing objectives

• Proven track record of providing exceptional administrative, project management, and marketing support

• Fluent in English with strong communication and collaboration skills

• Proficient in email marketing, marketing automation (HubSpot), and marketing operations

• Highly skilled in WordPress, research, data management, and analysis

• Passionate about technology and AI, with a keen interest in staying up-to-date with industry trends and innovations

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment is a plus

• Strong cultural fit with our team, embodying our values of innovation, collaboration, and growth

• Excited about the opportunity to support a game-changing company and contribute to its success across all marketing functions