Advertising Assistant - Brackenfell, Cape Town at Shoprite Group of Companies

Job Objectives

• Assist the Advertising Coordinator with the coordination and execution of all promotional campaigns, ensuring tasks are completed on time and meet quality standards.
• Brief advertising agencies and media teams on promotional activities, providing them with all necessary information for successful execution.
• Copy-check and approve all advertising materials, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding promotions, addressing any queries or concerns in a timely manner.
• Open job numbers within the RMS (Resource Management System) and SAP for promotional tasks, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Source and activate all promotions within SAP, ensuring that all relevant systems reflect the latest promotional activities.
• Extract and compile relevant promotional reports, providing insights into campaign performance and effectiveness.
• Brief promotional lines within RMS to the agency, ensuring clarity and alignment on project expectations.
• Perform administrative tasks related to advertising initiatives, including scheduling meetings, maintaining project timelines, and organizing documentation.
• Conduct basic market research to gather insights and support the development of promotional strategies.
• Assist in the planning and execution of promotional events, including product launches and in-store promotions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the advertising workflow and suggest enhancements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Matric or Grade 12 certification - (essential).

Experience

• +1 years of experience in marketing or advertising, preferably in FMCG or retail marketing - (essential).