Marketing Assistant 77 views

JOB DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position which has arisen in the Marketing Department.
Job brief: the company is looking for a professional assist in the implementation of the marketing strategy by facilitating campaign drives and supporting the development and execution of the marketing plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing implementation of Partnerships related to Marketing Department.
• Liaising with companies and individuals providing marketing services to the company, such as advertising agencies, printers among others
• Maintaining and updating all visitors’ databases.
• Generating and sending letters, automatic responses, regular advertising messages and mass brochures for mailing to prospective buyers and visitors.
• Assisting in the marketing and selling of ZITF organised events and publications.
• Co-ordinating the visitor registration process (both online and on-site) and including facilitating the smooth flow of visitor entry during exhibitions and events
• Coordinating accommodation for local and international exhibitors and business visitors during exhibitions.
• Drives usage of Mobile Apps in liaison with the ICT Coordinator
• Assisting the Marketing Manager in the preparation, updating and reconciliation of all departmental budgets.
• Processing purchase orders and invoices for services rendered to the Marketing Department and approved by the Marketing Manager.
• Coordinating travel logistics for Marketing Manager.
• Providing administrative support to the Marketing Manager
• Preparing SWOT analysis to support management’s marketing and promotional decisions by investigating options and making appropriate recommendations.
• Assisting the Marketing Manager in the writing and editing of all Marketing collateral.
• Distributing all promotional material to various stakeholders such as Embassies, Government Departments, Industry and Trade Associations.
• Overseeing placement and monitoring of adverts as per approved media plan.

Qualifications

• A relevant Degree or Diploma in Marketing.
• At least two years working experience.

Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills and team working skills to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people.
• Ability to work with budgets and to deadlines.
• Analytical thinking, flexibility, and good problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with Internet applications.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure, manage concurrent tasks and to meet project deadlines.
• Good organising skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Mobile Apps.
• Prepared to occasionally work long and odd hours.
• Attention to detail.