Marketing Coordinator at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• A leading manufacturer of machinery and equipment is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join their team in Johannesburg, GP. The Marketing Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the Marketing Department by assisting with the development, execution, and monitoring of marketing strategies and campaigns for multiple brands. 
• This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual with strong administrative skills, combined with experience in social media, graphic design, and general marketing. The successful candidate will ensure seamless marketing operations and contribute to the achievement of marketing objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

Social Media Content Creation & Scheduling

• Collaborate with the Regional Marketing Manager to develop the social media strategy and manage the content calendar.
• Source and create visual assets by downloading suitable images/videos from the Media Pool, capturing local photos, and recording videos (in-house or with professional photographers).
• Draft, upload, and schedule engaging copy for posts across all social media platforms.
• Primary focus on Facebook and Instagram; advanced knowledge of Meta Business Suite is essential.

Graphic Design

• Design and produce a wide range of marketing materials, including brochures, flyers, product guides, newsletters, and other collateral.
• Perform image retouching, photo editing, and video editing tasks.
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Rush, and Premiere Pro) is essential.

Marketing Administration

• Provide comprehensive support to the Regional Marketing Manager, including tasks such as:
• Procurement and branding of promotional items.
• Inventory management and stocktaking of promotional materials.
• Database management.
• Email communications.
• Interdepartmental support and coordination of marketing activities.
• Ad-hoc Responsibilities
• A proactive and versatile approach is required to support additional marketing functions as needed, including:

Event Assistance

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of internal and external events, including dealer events and trade shows.
• Coordinate logistics, manage event materials, and provide on-site support.

Dealer & Customer Marketing Support

• Address dealer and customer queries or complaints related to marketing with professionalism and a focus on service excellence.
• Distribute marketing materials, documents, and logos, and provide timely feedback.

Marketing Initiatives

• Support the execution of various brand and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with writing, editing, and proofreading content for multiple platforms.
• Ensure strict adherence to corporate identity and branding guidelines across all materials (training on accessing approved assets will be provided).

Market Research & Database Management

• Gather and document market research, maintaining accurate and clear databases in Excel.

General Assistance

• Provide general support to the Regional Marketing Manager and Managing Director as required, including administrative, planning, and miscellaneous tasks.

 Requirements: 

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing coordination and administration, with a strong background in social media and graphic design.
• Proven proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Rush, and Premiere Pro).
• Advanced knowledge of Meta Business Suite for Facebook and Instagram.
• Diploma or degree in Marketing or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong administrative skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write and proofread content effectively.