Assistant Marketing Coordinator

Job description

Position overview:
The Assistant Marketing Coordinator – Consumer Electronics is responsible for all social media strategies, retailer product listings and weekly/monthly newsletters.

Key responsibilities:

• Execute digital and in-store marketing campaigns (social media, email, website).
• Create and schedule social media content (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X).
• Monitor all messages/comments on all social media platforms and respond within 3 hours.
• Manage product imagery (organise shoots, retouching, naming).
• Compile and submit new product listings to all major chain stores:
  – Pick n Pay, Makro/Game, Takealot, Amazon, Incredible Connection, Clicks, Woolworths, Spar, Outdoor Warehouse, Computer Mania etc.
• Complete new-line forms, upload images, specs, barcodes, pricing via vendor portals.
• Compile and distribute weekly/monthly trade newsletters to retailers and sales reps including:
  – Latest stock-on-hand (SOH) reports
  – Updated price lists and promotional pricing
  – New product launches, discontinued lines, bundle deals
  – Key marketing assets and campaign updates
• Track listing approvals and follow up with buyers and internal teams.
• Maintain marketing calendar, asset library, and master price/SOH files.
• Assist with trade promotions, POS materials, and occasional events.
• Assist the Consumer Electronics team with any other ad-hoc duties.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.

If you have not heard from us in seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Recruitment Criteria:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Degree/Diploma in Marketing, Communications or similar.
• 1–3 years’ marketing or trade marketing experience (consumer electronics/FMCG preferred).
• Proven experience submitting listings to SA chain stores AND compiling/distributing trade newsletters with SOH and price lists.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP essential).
• Proficient in Canva, Google Suite; basic Photoshop an advantage.
• Extreme attention to detail and strong admin ability.
• Excellent written English and time management.
• Drivers license and own transport.

Posted on 08 Jan 10:53, Closing date 9 Feb