Marketing Assistant/ Tenders Assistant
Job description
We are looking for a qualified individual with at least 2 years of professional experience in a marketing environment or procurement department, and a degree in marketing or copy-writing and editing.
The candidate will work on tenders, presentations, and other marketing and communication materials as part of our sales support deliverables.
Main missions in the role:
- Receive, issue and log all incoming tenders
- Coordinate with relevant personnel to ensure all information is received in a timely manner and collate information from various sources
- Produce tender documentation for submission within specified time scales
- Action and liaise with customers regarding any post-tender queries
- Maintain and update bid library with data for tender submissions and tender results.
- Data entry for reports
- Writing, producing and reviewing complete tender responses
- Bid & Proposal standardization & Competence development
- Analyze feedback and lessons learnt to promote continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Sales team in offering solutions to country / region specific customers
- Ensure all proposals follow relevant Group standard procedures and guidelines
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand and implement winning tender response strategy
- Implement Best Practice principles and process for response management
- Professional Experience in a marketing/procurement department or similar position, and a degree in communication or equivalent.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills are important in the Marketing Assistant role. They regularly need to collaborate with team members, vendors and other company employees to understand the needs of the marketing department.
- Creativity: Creativity allows the Marketing Assistant to create visually appealing images and marketing materials, making it a very useful to the marketing department.
- Analytical: Marketing Assistants are often involved in the research and reporting of marketing campaign results. Analytical skills enable the Marketing Assistant when compiling data and presenting it in an easy-to-understand method.
- Very Strong Verbal and Written English is a non-negotiable requirement.
Skills & Competencies
- English mother tongue, with excellent writing skills
- Minimum 3-year degree in communication and marketing
- Marketing and customer oriented
- Creative and innovative
- A knack for editing and proof reading
- Excellent research skills
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and/or collectively
- Multi culture experienced. He/she should be a team-oriented person
- Good communication skills and ability to explain topics clearly
- Self-motivated, with the initiative to learn and drive own development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess advanced Excel skills?
- Do you possess a 3-year degree in communication and marketing
- If relevant, do you have a valid permit allowing you to work in SA?
- Do you have family, acquaintances & /or Friends working at OAM/OMM?
Education:
Language:
- Excellent English - verbal & written (Required)
- English (mother tongue) (Preferred)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
