Marketing Assistant (x2) at Ackermans

Option 1:  PR & Brand

• If you love all things brand buzz, launches, events and behind-the-scenes action, this team might be your fit. You’ll help the team with PR essentials: PR lists, schedules, minutes, sample organisation and general day-to-day admin. You’ll also support with events, shoots and urgent last-minute needs, plus help prepare gifting, product pulls and courier runs.

Option 2: Clothing, Footwear & Essentials (CFE)

• If you’re drawn to fashion, trends, product and campaign execution, the CFE team is where you’ll thrive. You’ll help the team with coordinating samples, products, tracking sheets, couriering and general admin.
•  You’ll be involved in campaign logistics, supplier coordination, shoot prep, merchandising handovers and in-store marketing tasks.

What is it you need to apply?

Qualifications:

• Matric (Essential)
• A National Diploma OR Bachelors degree in Marketing or similar (Advantageous)

Experience required:

• Previous experience (minimum 1-2 years) in a administrative role (preferably in a Retail / Marketing / Agency environment).

Skills required:

Has the ability to:

• Communicate effectively both within, as well as outside the Company
• Build and maintain relationships
• Be resilient and maintain high levels of drive and initiative under pressure
• Be resourceful
• Prioritize
• Work independently, as well as being a team player
• Be proactive
• Be deadline driven
• Bel flexible and adapt to change
• Proficiency in the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Sound planning, organizing and time management skills
• High energy levels to cope with constant deadlines
• High sense of integrity
• High sense of urgency
• Attention to detail
• Emotional maturity