MARKETING ASSISTANT

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to marketing department.
• Collaborating with marketing team, agencies, internal partners on marketing initiatives.
• Assist in executing marketing campaigns.
• Follow up with Accounts payables for vendor payments.
• Assist with social media and website content/monitoring.
• Keep in the know on competitors’ promotional activities whether it be on the field or in the digital space.
• Follow up on suppliers’ quotations for any necessary promotional materials, e.g. uniforms, quick counters, signage, sampling cups, etc.
• Assists with the organisation of marketing collateral point of sale materials.
• Assist with the coordination on the external promotional sampiing/event company on execution of activities as provided by the brand team.
• To coordinate the ordering and release of required promotional product samples for activation.
• To assist with the coordination or production of hampers, or other marketing/promotional materials.
• To assist with any other departmental marketing activities as requested by the Brand Managers and/or Marketing Manager.
• Attend trade shows, company events/promotions.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• A certificate or diploma in Marketing or Business Administration.
• At least five (5) CSEC / CXC ‘O’ Levels including English and Mathematics.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online applications (Google Docs etc).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, driven and high energy.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, exciting work environment.
• Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment.
• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities.
• Familiarity with social media, social networking, email marketing and search engines.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and strong type writing abilities.
• Excellent proofing and editing abilities.