Marketing Coordinator at Mindpearl

Job description

We are looking for an all-rounder with digital marketing, graphic design and writing skills to fill a hands-on communications and marketing role in a fast-paced, global environment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage internal and external newsletters from compilation to distribution
• Assist with execution of PR strategies to create brand awareness
• Writing press releases and other communications
• Managing marketing materials production, include leaflets, flyers and posters. This involves proofreading and writing, liaising with printers and designers
• Building professional presentations for clients and key stakeholders
• Monitoring and updating all social media platforms within set strategy and targets
• Monitoring and implementing digital marketing campaigns e.g. LinkedIn ads, Google Adwords
• Manage Client Management function for specific accounts from an administrative and research perspective
• Liaising and networking with a range of stakeholders including customers, colleagues, suppliers, associations and industry bodies
• Contributing to the marketing plan and strategy
• Supporting the Global Marketing and Communications Manager, Chief Commercial Officer and other colleagues
• Organising and attending events such as conferences, seminars, receptions, exhibitions and award ceremonies
• Ordering merchandise for clients, staff and prospects within set deadlines, budgets and set brand guidelines globally
• Research and adhoc projects as directed by the Global Marketing and Communications Manager

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Matric or equivalent
• A degree or relevant tertiary education in marketing or communications
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, dealing with the full marketing portfolio
• At least 2 years’ experience in the outsourcing industry or contact centre industry preferred
• Effective project management skills
• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to communicate complex ideas
• Creative, able to conceptualise and execute design for presentations, marketing collateral and merchandise
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word , MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Publisher, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop)
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English
• Excellent communication skills
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage competing and conflicting priorities
• Experience with Hootsuite, Wordpress, MS Project, Mailchimp, Sage CRM preferred
• Willing to travel and work outside of normal working hours when required
• Must hold and continue to hold a valid passport for international travel throughout contract of employ

Personal attributes:

• Highly self-motivated and able to apply initiative to improve work processes
• Effective in a team-based environment and supportive of team objectives
• Creative and imaginative
• Methodical within work procedures
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines