Marketing Assistant at Hire Resolve (Multiple Locations)

Hire Resolve is recruiting a driven and structured Marketing Assistant on behalf of an established South African pharmaceutical and healthcare enterprise. Operating across multiple locations, this position presents a rewarding opportunity for an emerging marketing professional to contribute to active healthcare retail campaigns, brand administration, and promotional distribution networks. The incumbent will work closely with multi-disciplinary commercial teams to enhance brand visibility and consumer engagement across diverse healthcare touchpoints.

The role operates at the nexus of brand management and commercial retail marketing. Candidates will gain deep insights into regulatory compliance, pharmacy retail marketing, and multi-channel campaign deployment. The position is structured to accommodate individuals with initial marketing exposure who are eager to expand their competencies within the stable, high-demand pharmaceutical sector.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Assist with the operational coordination, scheduling, and execution of multi-channel promotional campaigns.
• Support the drafting, production, and nationwide distribution of marketing materials, brochures, and sales presentations.
• Facilitate brand marketing operations and monitor promotional alignment across diverse healthcare product lines.
• Coordinate corporate events, medical trade exhibitions, retail activations, and internal company roadshows.
• Liaise consistently with advertising agencies, print vendors, external suppliers, and cross-functional internal units.
• Assist in curating compliant digital marketing materials, website updates, and social media scheduling.
• Conduct basic market intelligence gathering, price tracking, and competitor analysis within the pharmaceutical market.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The preferred candidate demonstrates exceptional organisational discipline, creative insight, and professional interpersonal finesse. An understanding of pharmacy retail dynamics, customer buying behaviour, and pharmaceutical product portfolios is key. Adaptability, punctuality, and the capacity to balance competing priorities within fast-moving retail cycles will ensure success in this environment.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working alongside experienced commercial brand managers, the incumbent will deepen their knowledge of healthcare product commercialisation and regulatory compliance. Consistent delivery in this role provides established pathways toward Senior Marketing Coordinator, Brand Specialist, or Category Management positions within the broader healthcare industry.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a junior marketing assistant in the pharmaceutical sector, the estimated remuneration is approximately R15,000 – R22,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply

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• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Communications, or a related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a Marketing Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, or relevant retail marketing role.
• Prior demonstrable experience supporting marketing initiatives within a pharmacy or healthcare retail environment.
• Functional knowledge of pharmaceutical product promotion and retail consumer dynamics.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal, project coordination, and written communication abilities.