Marketing Assistant
Mimecast – Sandton, Gauteng
As a Marketing Assistant, you will be supporting the marketing department by
carrying out the daily tasks to keep the department functioning and facilitate
the duties of the PR & Communications Manager, the Marketing Manager, and
the Creative and Online Manager. You will gain exposure to end-to-end
marketing campaigns, events, public relations, merchandising, corporate
branding and internal communication campaigns as well as many other areas
of marketing.
Required characteristics
Enthusiastic
Organised
Helpful
Initiative
Fast learner
Responsibilities
Marketing Activities
Assist with keeping the marketing database up to date
Localise and create campaign and product kits
Assist with internal, prospect, customer and partner campaigns
Assist with the partner portal, case study, The Knowledge (Intranet) and
website updates
Assistance with delivery and collection of marketing related items
Assist with the coordination of the internal PowerPoint presentation
Events
Research venues and catering, supplier liaison
Internal communication and diary coordination
Partner and speaker liaison
Draft invitation copy and liaise with creative to ensure timeous deliverance
Co-ordinate the distribution of invitations, monitor responses, manage follow
ups and manage cancellations
Prepare supporting materials (delegate packs, promotional merchandise,
delegate lists, name badges, evaluation forms etc.)
Event set up, break down and greet and manage delegates
Provide assistance with events coordination and Capturing evaluation forms
Plan and organise small scale/ internal events
After hours assistance may be required to set up, break down and attend
Merchandising
Monitor stock levels
Handle deliveries, checking accuracy and quality of goods
Prepare collateral packs as required, primarily for prospect meetings and
distribution at events
Assist with the gift requisition process
Requirements
Matric
Other
Driver’s license and own car
