Brand Assistant Wanted At Hamiltons in Creative Company

Job description

Your strong sense of professionalism together with your ability for delivering beyond expectations is key to your success at this leading retail advertising company. Your tertiary marketing/ brand management or PR qualification, together with two to three years’ experience in brand management within a fast paced environment will ensure that you join this organisation and assist the brand manager by juggling a multitude of tasks including providing rock solid administrative support to the dynamic client service team.

Candidates with the appropriate experience and qualification are invited to apply for this challenging and interesting position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist with the production process implementation of client briefs
• Organise internal and external client meetings, as required
• Update the cost sheets, track expenses against budgets and collate invoices
• Assist with preparation of meeting agenda’s and take meeting minutes when required
• Assist with putting together presentation material for advertising and marketing campaigns
• Ensure printing & distribution runs smoothly by supplying very detailed purchase orders  including all store details, contact numbers and distribution quantities.
• Gathering and processing data.
• Interpreting, analysing and reporting on information.
• Assist with tracking and following-up on the production process with in-house teams, as required
• Manage the effective coordination and administration of a piece of the business
• Assist with preparation of relevant reports and job briefs/amendments
• Filing briefs and project documentation

Requirements

• A tertiary brand management, marketing or PR qualification is preferable.
• Two to three years’ relevant advertising agency and retail work experience.
• Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Proven marketing and advertising administration skills.
• Attention to detail together with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication (both English and Afrikaans).
• Assertive with good interpersonal skills and social media literate.
• Valid driver’s licence necessary, preferably with own transport.
• Must have positive energy and be proactive.

The compensation package includes a competitive salary and pleasant, challenging working conditions. 

Please forward a shortened CV to Glenda: email: [email protected]

 Closing date:  Wednesday 21 September 2016

 Please note, if you have not heard from us by 3 October 2016 you should consider your application unsuccessful.  In terms of employment equity guidelines, the company aims to provide equal opportunities. The company reserves the right to not fill the position should a suitable candidate not be found.