Marketing Assistant Job Description

Job Brief Description:

A marketing assistant is responsible for providing all sort of administrative help to various people working in a marketing department.

Job Responsibilities:

1. A marketing assistant should be a self motivated individual.

2. She will be the mediator between advertising agencies and the company.

3. She has to track payments or refunds and registration forms for events, etc.

4. Assistant manager should arrange catered events for client visits and staff events

along with dinners, beach parties, happy hours, picnics, etc.

5. She has to track the project and maintain business line marketing calendars.

Job Skills:

1. strong consumer and product awareness

2. good organisational and planning skills

3. strong IT skills

4. good knowledge of marketing techniques

5. the ability to be a team player

6. excellent written and verbal communication

7. the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

8. good attention to detail and accuracy

Training and Education Requirements:

1. Diploma from an accredited university.

2. A marketing assistant should have a high school diploma

3. Associate's degree in business administration or marketing.

Salary and Wages:

Most entry-level salaries for marketing assistants hover around $37,000 per year, plus benefits. Actual rates range from a low of about $25,000 to a high of $45,000 for those in high-cost-of-living areas or with specialized degrees or skills. Rates are for full-time work; part-time marketing assistants make $15 to $35 per hour.

Average marketing assistant salaries can vary greatly due to company, location, industry, experience and benefits.