Social Media Assistant & PA to Managing Director

Reference: 9618 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers 

Job Description: 

  • Sales Support
  • Support Research team to conduct internet market research and identify potential clients
  • Collate and maintain client information in the CRM database (Vincere)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Data sourcing and research
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff and clients.
  • Ability to do Boolean and X-Ray internet searches is a strong advantage
  • Support sales team with ad response when required
  • Setting up interviews for candidates
  • Diary management for team
  • CV Typing
  •  Marketing
  • Manage and design all special project and events marketing material. Prepare adverts for candidates or positions to be marketed via social
  • Understands SEO and digital marketing on social media is advantageous (or at least an interest in learning)
  • Adept with social media such as Linked in, Instagram, Twitter
  • Personal Support to MD:
    • Screen telephone calls, enquiries / requests and handle when/where appropriate
    • Ensure that all filing is systemised and accurate
    • Capture and distribute reports and company correspondence to relevant persons
    • Travel and accommodation – local and international
    • Arrange client and candidate meetings and interviews
  • Support with office stationery and consumables and order these when needed

Qualifications: 

  • A strong track record of meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Eloquently spoken and accustomed to communicating using business language.
  • Own Transport.
  • Degree in business management, marketing, digital marketing or related
  • High energy with a can do attitude.
  • Advanced business and creative writing skills – can have a background in journalism or marketing and sales.
  • Min 7 years of experience in a similar role.
  • Background in sales administration and operations.
  • Proficient in MS Office and Google apps (non-negotiable).
  • Experience in using any CRM.
  • Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables and macro’s).
  • Experience working in Microsoft TEAMS.
  • Ability to adapt to new tools and software.
  • Detail oriented, resourceful and flexible.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Must have an executive speech pattern with the ability to communicate in business language both written and verbally.
  • No spelling and grammar mistakes on application.
  • Highly professionally groomed (we service executive clients and therefore make up, suits etc are a requirement – see dress code in series like “Suits”, this gives you an idea of the daily clothing worn when clients/candidates visit our offices.
  • Must have worked in a small company preferably a recruitment agency with an “all hands on deck” culture as our teamwork is strong and we all jump in and help when necessary.
  • Must be able to work after hours occasionally
  • Must have a strong home support structure to accommodate these situations

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.