Marketing Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) – Westlake, Western Cape

Marketing Co-ordinator (Maternity Cover) – Westlake, Western Cape

Location: Westlake Business Park, Tokai, Western Cape
Position: Contract (4 months)
Posted: 04 February 2025
Closing Date: 10 February 2025

Company: Cape Herb & Spice
Division: Marketing
Industry: Manufacturing
Functional Area: Marketing

Job Overview

Cape Herb & Spice, a leading global FMCG player based in Cape Town, is seeking a Marketing Co-ordinator for a 4-month maternity cover role. The company, known for its entrepreneurial roots and innovation in the spice, tea, and gifting sectors, offers an exciting opportunity for a proactive, organized individual to support their dynamic marketing team.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about food, flavour trends, and quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will be involved in internal marketing events, customer communications, diary management, and more, while supporting the marketing plans of the company’s various product ranges.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Marketing Events & Communication:
   • Assist in organizing internal events and effectively communicating marketing initiatives within the company.
2. Customer Queries:
   • Handle customer queries and ensure timely and efficient responses.
3. Diary Management:
   • Manage schedules and appointments for the Brand Manager and Marketing Executive.
4. General Office Administration:
   • Perform general administrative duties, including data entry, report preparation, and assisting with various office tasks.
5. PR and Tradeshow Coordination:
   • Coordinate ad hoc PR requests and assist in the planning and execution of international tradeshows.
6. Brand & Marketing Support:
   • Provide assistance to the Brand Manager and Marketing Executive, contributing to the overall marketing strategy.

Education and Required Skills

• Qualification: A marketing or relevant qualification from an accredited institution is required.
• Skills:
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Ability to meet deadlines consistently in a collaborative team environment.
  • A self-starter eager to learn and grow.
  • Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Personal Characteristics

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Able to handle multiple tasks effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, with a strong desire to contribute to the overall success of the marketing department.

Additional Information

• Contract Term: 4 months (Maternity Cover).
• Location: Westlake Business Park, Tokai, Western Cape.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of your application, kindly consider it unsuccessful.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the link below:

Apply here: Cape Herb & Spice – Marketing Co-ordinator Application

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