Marketing Specialist | Contract

iqbusiness is seeking to employ a Marketing Specialist on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international partner from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH).As a B2B Marketing Operations Coordinator, you will support the marketing team with a focus on financial administration, digital asset organisation, and process coordination. You will collaborate with cross-functional colleagues and internal stakeholders to maintain administration, sales collateral, and compile performance reporting insights.Key Responsibilities:Reporting and Project Management:Oversee the team's shared folder structure to ensure all sales collateral, campaign assets, briefs, and templates are systematically version-controlled, named consistently, and easily accessible internally and by the sales teamsManage the B2B marketing planner and the project pipeline for the design team to ensure all deadlines are metMonitor active campaigns and integrate critical performance indicators, such as B2B buying signals and B2B lead generation data, into the active reporting dashboardsCoordinate and issue the Monthly Marketing UpdateEstablish and govern team workflows to maintain high-quality standards across campaigns, email service providers, new WordPress landing pages, and creative briefs for social media and design teamsProcess for sharing LI posts with the sales team | Develop and execute a structured workflow for sharing relevant LinkedIn content with the sales team to maximise organic reachPartner with the digital marketing team and key internal colleagues to close the loop on campaign measurement and reporting on performance outcomes regarding content and asset efficacyProvide operational assistance for market-focused events and serve as a dependable cross-functional backup for team colleagues when requiredFinancial Administration:Generating and receipting Purchase Orders on behalf of the teamOversee and manage incoming invoices for the teamServe as the primary point of contact for vendor and supplier queries regarding financial documentation, Purchase Orders, and invoicesAdminister team business expenses within SAP ConcurAssist with new supplier onboarding and setup processesSales Collateral Maintenance:Update and maintain existing PPT sales collateral to reflect accurate programme dates, fees, naming conventions, and taglinesProduce PPT factsheets for new programsEvent Operations and Logistics:Conduct operational testing for new events, as well as creating and scheduling the configuration patterns for those sessionsManage the foundational creation of events to ensure full visibility and complete awareness of the operational execution processExecute daily data synchronisation by manually transferring contacts from Salesforce campaigns into specific Zoom eventsPartner with the Executive Development Services team to provide post-event notifications and ensure attendee statuses are accurately updated within Salesforce.Monitor and manage event reminders over three monthsSpecial Initiatives:Coordinate and support the day-to-day execution of the participant advocacy initiativeSupport the team with the creation of new landing pages and updating content for existing onesMinimum Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Management, or a related fieldA minimum of 3 years of experience as a Marketing Specialist, Marketing Assistant, Traffic Manager or in a similar marketing execution roleWorking knowledge of, or a strong demonstrated interest in learning, Customer Relationship Management platforms (specifically Salesforce) and Content Management Systems (specifically WordPress)Proven experience managing marketing activity planners, tracking creative project lists for design teams, and maintaining strict version control over digital sales assets and collateralHands-on experience with financial administration tasks, including raising and receipting Purchase Orders, managing invoices, and administering corporate expenses (ideally utilising SAP Concur)Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and ExcelProficiency in copywritingSkills Required:Strong project management and organisational skillsHigh attention to detail and financial accuracyWell organised, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple tasksClear written and verbal communication skillsProactive and self-directed, with confidence to flag issues earlySolid foundational analytical skillsNote: As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.