Marketing and Business Development Assistant

Qualifications:

• Qualifications and Education Requirements 2 years’ work experience in a relevant marketing or administrative position
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Publisher, Adobe Creative Suite especially with regards to Photoshop, and Canva
• Working knowledge of social media platforms, LinkedIn is a must.
• Experience copywriting, blog articles, advertisements, personal blog
• Highly organized individual with superior attention to detail who can efficiently identify errors, discrepancies, and variances, while maintaining data quality and integrity
• Effective communicator with ability to communicate professionally in email, in meetings and on the phone
• Highly organized and able to prioritize tasks whilst working effectively with limited supervision

Responsibilities:

• Role and Responsibilities The specific responsibilities of the Marketing and Business Development Assistant are: Supporting the Marketing and Business Development Director and Vice President with outreach planning and desktop research of clients and competition
• Preparing business correspondence, flyers, promotions, marketing materials, performing data entry and making travel arrangements
• Planning events, including coordinating catering, creating agendas and itineraries, booking appropriate off-site space, when necessary, etc
• Supporting the Business Development team throughout the sales cycle including communicating directly with new and existing clients