Marketing Specialist - South Africa at Hatch

Role Summary

• The Marketing Specialist will assist in the development of client and company-facing marketing materials and events. The individual will be involved with our subject matter experts and will be responsible for converting technical and business content into client literature, press releases, award submissions and other advertising materials.
• The individual will work within a collaborative team environment and will provide direction into the content and pictorial information to create and compliment marketing campaigns and business objectives. The resulting materials will be used globally for both print and digital campaigns.
• In addition to day-to-day responsibilities, this role is an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Hatch’s marketing services. And so, we’re looking for a candidate who can combine technical excellence, strong communication skills and project management capabilities with an ability to challenge our thinking, make a difference, and create positive change.

As part of the global Marketing & Communications team, the Marketing Specialist’s responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development and execution of marketing campaigns that meet business needs.
• Assisting in the development of both professional services and product marketing literature (e.g., annual reviews, brochures, sell sheets, case studies, presentations, etc.).
• Assisting in the development of press releases identifying Hatch’s unique capabilities and services
• Assisting in the development of awards submissions and supporting materials for industry and professional recognition.
• Supporting industry events, conferences and tradeshows.
• Converting technical and engineering content into client-facing materials that may be consumed by a non-technical audience.
• Conducting market research in support of new service and product development, and client and competitor intelligence.
• Liaise directly with leadership outside of the marketing department and across various disciplines, practices, and geographies.
• Exercise excellent listening and comprehension abilities.
• Work as part of the overall global marketing team to continually innovate, refresh, update and fulfil Hatch’s marketing objectives.

This role is well-suited for a self-motivated team player with strong critical thinking, problem-solving and project management abilities. The successful candidate can work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and attending to details.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• A College Diploma or University Degree in the field of Marketing, Technical Writing or Journalism, and 3-5 years of work experience.
• Strong written communication, organizational and time management skills
• Technical and creative writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet all deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong understanding of client relationship management and/or industry best practices
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Adaptability in a dynamic, complex and fast past delivery environment
• Creativity and experience with a wide range of innovative marketing approaches
• Professional and friendly attitude with excellent customer service skills
• Experience gathering and analyzing business requirements and highly technical information
• Experience working in the construction, engineering or technology industries would be an asset
• Strong computer skills and experience with Adobe Creative Suite would be an asset