Marketing Assistant at ENSafrica

Job Description
The working hours for this position are determined by the dictates of the practice and the successful incumbent must be available and willing to handle urgent queries that may fall outside of standard hours from time to time. The successful candidate must have reliable transport and may be required to travel.

Scope:

As a member of the Marketing team, the successful incumbent will support the execution of strategic projects with the direction of the marketing manager, this includes supporting the various marketing portfolios (Brand, Communications, Experience & Stakeholder) as required.

This position will focus on:

•  Researching new ways to engage existing and potential clients and/or industry sectors and support the implementation of these developments across our offices;
•  Evaluating emerging technologies and provide practical suggestions and insights to support implementation thereof;
•  Assisting in the analysis of marketing data (campaign efficiency, conversion rates, traffic etc.) to help inform future marketing campaigns;
•  Executing various general ad hoc tasks, projects, queries and requests, as they arise;
•  Undertaking individual tasks of the marketing strategy as required, including but not limited to:
  • participate and give input to campaign brainstorm sessions
  • support active marketing campaigns and provide assistance to help drive them through to completion where required
  • help organise market research and competitor date
  • provide administrative support including updating spreadsheets, databases, monthly or quarterly, budgets, and preparing and formatting a wide range of presentations
  • contribute to internal reports (i.e. executive reports)
  • keep track of industry trends and sharing findings with the team

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required

•  A minimum of a National Diploma in marketing/communications and/or journalism
•  Good written and verbal communication skills
•  Driven, dynamic, self-disciplined and highly motivated
•  Team player who will always put the needs of the firm first
•  Willingness and ability to work overtime whenever necessary to ensure the successful completion of a project / task when needs arise
•  Excellent administration and organisational skills
•  Ability to adapt quickly and easily to changes as the firm expands
•  Ability to multitask and juggle a number of projects simultaneously
•  Ability to engage with a diverse group of people
•  Ability to execute tasks, responsibilities and projects effectively within the desired timeframes
•  Understands urgency and enjoys working under pressure
•  Ability to stay abreast of legal sector trends and marketing developments
•  A relevant Bachelor’s degree will be advantageous
•  At least two years’ relevant work experience will be advantageous
•  Previous work experience in a law firm will be advantageous
•  Digital marketing experience will be advantageous