Marketing Professional in Training (PIT)

Brief Job Description

The Marketing PIT is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal and client-facing events, with a secondary focus on supporting marketing and communications initiatives. This role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented, and creative individual who can manage multiple projects simultaneously. The coordinator will play a key role in enhancing the firm’s visibility, client engagement, and overall brand presence through events coordination and marketing in the South African consulting landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define event objectives, target audiences, and desired outcomes.

• Develop comprehensive event plans including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

• Identify and propose creative event concepts that align with company strategy and brand positioning.

• Venue and Supplier Management

• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with venues, suppliers, caterers, and AV providers.

• Ensure contracts, budgets, and logistics align with event requirements.

• Maintain a supplier database and evaluate vendor performance for quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Event Promotion and Communication

• Coordinate event invitations, RSVPs, and attendee communications.

• Support marketing efforts to promote events, including social media, email campaigns, and internal communication channels.

• Prepare event materials such as agendas, signage, presentations, and promotional items.

• Event Execution

• Manage on-site logistics, including setup, registration, and coordination of staff and vendors.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during events to ensure seamless execution.

• Ensure events run safely, professionally, and within budget.

• Post-Event Follow-Up and Evaluation

• Conduct post-event analysis, including attendee feedback, engagement metrics, and budget reconciliation.

• Prepare reports summarising outcomes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future events.

• Maintain records of all events, including photos, media coverage, and feedback, to support internal knowledge sharing and future planning.

• Marketing and Communications Support

Drive content creation for social media, newsletters, email campaigns, and internal communications.

• Maintain and update marketing collateral, templates, and brand assets to ensure consistency.

• Support website updates, digital campaigns, and basic SEO initiatives as needed.

• Track engagement metrics and maintain accurate CRM data and contact databases.

• Assist with employer branding initiatives, showcasing company culture, employee stories, and project highlights.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.

• 0-1 years of marketing experience, ideally within a professional services or consulting environment.

• Knowledge of digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, Google Ads).

• Strong writing and editing skills with a flair for storytelling.

• Experience coordinating events and managing external suppliers or service providers is advantageous.

Benefits

Company Benefits:

• Complimentary snack bar

• Individualised learning and development opportunities

• Project Experience- opportunity to lead and find impactful solutions for clients

• Paid study leave

• Hybrid work (post probation)

• 4 day work week (post probation)