We are looking for a Marketing Assistant to support the Brand Manager in developing and implementing effective brand-building strategies.
The successful candidate will be a highly organized individual who has excellent attention to detail.
The candidate must be creative, results orientated, and have a passion for all things related to Brand and Marketing.
An analytical mind and research skills are essential to this job.
You must be an excellent communicator and team player.
Your goal will be to increase brand awareness through effective marketing plans and campaigns.
Responsibilities: Support the Brand Manager and be a brand guardian of all branded elements e.g., visual, and verbal identity, marketing materials, and in-camp materials across all platforms- Print to DigitalPresent and execute creative ideas for marketing activitiesManage all branding, collateral on agent platforms including the Info Zone, Agent Zone, Dropbox, WETU, and SafariCataloguing and managing all brand assets e.g., photography, videography, and final branded materialsCoordinate marketing requests from RMM, sales, procurement, and other teams Ability to take briefs from other departments, dissect the briefs and ensure that an in-depth brief is provided to whoever needs to action it e.g., designer, operations, or a third=party supplierTrack budgets to maximize gains and reduce costsManage supplier portfolio for procurement purposesManaging the payment processes between the regions we operate in e.g., CE, LPO and InvoicesPrepare reports on brand performance and quarterly outputFull procurement of brand needs e.g., sourcing suppliers, providing costs, presentations on branded items to meet brand production requirementsManage the daily tasks, brief the designer, and ensure deadlines are metUtilize the task management system and ensure all tasks are inputted onto this system for tracking and deadline settingProject assistance on key brand tasks for the financial year – Annual Report, Uniform, In-House Magazine, Branded items for Camp Requirements:Tertiary qualification in marketing with 3 – 5 years of experience in the brand spacePassionate about Positive Impact, conservation, and sustainabilityProven experience assisting senior team membersFamiliarity with the latest marketing trends and best practicesAbility to conduct research and analyze dataOrganizational skills and experience in meeting tight deadlinesAbility to deliver a consistently high level of workAbility to work well and consistently in high pressured situationsExcellent communication and teamwork skillsAbility to drive projects forward, manage all stakeholders and stick to timings, deadlines, whilst ensuring top-level work is deliveredResults-driven attitude with a creative mindsetWilling to go the extra mile and be a team player and be considerate of all the various business needsExperience in tourism is advantageousPhotoshop and basic design skills are advantageous Required work practices:Across all interactions, promote the image of the commercial team as a best-in-class externally with our clients and internally with key stakeholdersAs a key point of contact and the face of the company, upholding and contributing to the reputation of the company as a leading safari operatorThe company values are values that play an important role in how we define ourselves and set ourselves apart.
We place a high value on living these values in everyday work practices.
These values are genuine, inspired to do good, caring family spirit, teamwork, dedication to service, consistent quality, and going the extra mileWhen staff events happen within working hours it will be compulsory to attend Conditions and hours of work:This position is based in the Cape Town office, and you would be required to work 9 hours per day including a one-hour lunch break.
The working hours need maximum flexibility as required for business purposes but are generally coordinated within the team to be between the hours of 07h00 and 18h00Overtime may be required during peak periodsWhile this position does not require travel, we do suggest you have a valid passport should an opportunity arise
