Marketing Assistant

CloudSmiths is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Marketing Assistant to join our team in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing our marketing strategy with a strong focus on digital initiatives to achieve company and product targets. This role reports to the Partner Alliance & Marketing Manager and involves working closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all company events, including client and social events, manage budgets, suppliers, and report on ROI.
  
  
• Drive our social media presence through content creation, scheduling, trend analysis, research, photography, and video editing.
  
  
• Create compelling copy and artwork for internal mailers and client email campaigns.
  
  
• Assist in rolling out the company's digital strategy, including SEO, PPC, social media, and Google Analytics.
  
  
  
  
• Maintain an accurate customer database.
  
  
  
• Assist with customer acquisition programs, pipeline generation, and report on lead flow from various platforms.
  
  
  
• Manage all brand elements, ensuring proper use of logos and templates.
  
  
• Support the sales team by providing research, proposals, and presentations.
  
  
• Assist the Marketing Manager with tasks such as campaign performance reporting, internal communications, and promoting the CloudSmiths culture.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bcom Marketing Degree or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a Marketing Assistant.

Technical Skills:

• • Solid knowledge of digital marketing platforms like Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • Experience in planning and executing events.
  • Strong copywriting skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages.
  • An understanding of Salesforce is essential.
    

The Ideal Candidate:

• A creative, out-of-the-box thinker and a self-starter who can generate new ideas and execute them.
• Possesses strong analytical and copywriting skills.
• Confident, calm under pressure, and highly detail-oriented with a keen eye for design.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player who is ready to assume responsibility for tasks and support colleagues.
• Embodies the CloudSmiths values of trust and honesty.

Additional Information:

• This role may require some travel to client sites.

If you are a passionate marketer ready to make an impact, we encourage you to apply.