Marketing Officer

The Market Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to Client’s Export and Marketing teams to ensure the effective execution of brand-building initiatives within the Guyanese market.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A certificate or diploma in Marketing or Business Administration

• At least five (5) CSEC / CXC ‘O’ Levels including English and Mathematic

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online applications (Google Docs etc)

• 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position

• Ability to spot emerging trends

• Familiarity with social media, social networking, email marketing and search engines

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High level of organization and attention to detail

• Self-motivated, driven and high energy.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, exciting work environment.

• Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment

• Understanding of basic business and marketing concepts

• Excellent time management skills

• Outgoing personality with strong interpersonal and social abilities

• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

• Strong written and strong type writing abilities

• Excellent proofing and editing abilities.

• Support the implementation of marketing and promotional activities for Client’s brand in Guyana.

• Coordinate with internal teams, external agencies, suppliers, and business partners to execute marketing initiatives.

• Assist with the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, promotions, activations, and events.

• Liaise with the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely processing and payment of marketing vendors.

• Track competitor activities, including in-market promotions, merchandising, activations, and digital marketing efforts.

• Source and follow up with quotations for promotional materials, including uniforms, signage, sampling supplies, display units, and branded merchandise.

• Manage the organization, inventory, and distribution of marketing collateral and point-of-sale materials.

• Coordinate with promotional agencies and event partners to ensure successful execution of sampling activities and brand activations.

• Facilitate the ordering, release, and distribution of product samples required for promotional activities.

• Assist in the preparation and coordination of gift hampers and other promotional materials.

• Support Client’s Brand Manager and Export Territory Manager with departmental projects and ad hoc marketing initiatives.

• Represent the Client at trade shows, exhibitions, promotional events, and other company activities as required.

• Provide general administrative and operational support to Client’s Export Department.