Do you have a background as a musician, a marketing qualification, some work experience, and would like to work in a high-pressure yet casual environment where no two days are the same? This might be the job for you!
We are a national musical instrument wholesaler and retailer based in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, looking for an Assistant Marketing Manager to join their wholesale team. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of musical instruments and equipment and be involved in the planning, implementation and execution of traditional, digital, and in-store marketing initiatives in the retail and wholesale divisions. This is a mid-level position, with some skills and previous marketing experience required.
Personal Characteristics
- Quick learner
- Pro-active and self-disciplined
- Detail and deadline-oriented
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Experience as an active musician (with knowledge of instruments and equipment)
- A marketing or related degree/diploma is essential
- 2-3 years experience in a hands-on marketing/communications role
- A real working knowledge of musical instruments
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Computer literate with solid competency in MS Office programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including spelling & grammar!)
- Some hands-on experience of copywriting and writing of agency briefs beneficial
- Broad online & social media marketing experience
- Experience in website updates, content sourcing and content creation
- Coordinating and managing projects end-to-end
- Presentations and engagement with management and stakeholders
- Managing multiple work streams
- Event management experience
- Valid drivers licence
- Being an active musician will be a big plus
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with marketing campaigns and projects, and facilitate their success
- Gather and analyse data to support marketing and sales efforts
- Oversee the development of all branding material
- Prepare and facilitate internal marketing communication with all stakeholders (wholesale and retail)
- Liaise with external agencies and suppliers
- Coordinating and executing marketing activities, communications and projects (across email, social media, web, events, CRM & databases)
- Compiling timelines and managing budgets for marketing activities
- Compiling regular feedback & reports on marketing activities
- B2B and B2C communications (product marketing, press releases, etc.)
- Coordinating events and workshops
- Artist and industry partner liaison
- Various marketing administration duties
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