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Lesley Simpson Communications

Marketing/PA Assistant (Permanent) Gauteng- Sandton offices but not in the hub, rather in Peter Place, close to St Stithians school -Other
Publication: 08 Oct 2019

Job Description

Lesley Simpson Communications (LSC) has been in business for 30 years.  We are a Jhb based, boutique PR/marketing agency, specialising in the travel and tourism industry (both inbound & outbound).

Responsibilities:
Basically, anything which helps an easier life for Lesley & her team of PR account executives.  This could include:
  • Managing clients’ budgets including preparation of paperwork required;
  • Ensure receipt of all proofs pertinent to joint ventures entered with travel partners;
  • Monthly reporting;
  • Logistics when it comes to travelling around the country – this could form part of roadshow planning & preparation;
  • Distribution of press releases to key travel trade partners as well as the media; monitoring clippings;
  • Back up to clients’ social media postings;
  • Distribution of invitations & management of RSVP’s;
  • Event assistance including liaison with hotels; flights etc;
  • Management of clients’ advertising in B2B publications incl placement & preparation of artwork;
  • Ability to manage invoices; tracking & ensure receipt of monies outstanding;
  • Database management;
  • And lots, lots more!
Our requirements include a marketing assistant and PA to the MD, Lesley; a position well suited to someone who has an understanding of travel marketing including events, advertising & PR.  Unfortunately, it will not be suited to the sole expertise of a travel consultant, although managing flights & itineraries will be part of the job description.

Availability

Immediately

Salary

Negotiable

Required Qualifications

Must Have’s: This includes:
  • A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the travel industry;
  • Marketing knowledge and/or experience/remember LSC’s focus is PR & brand awareness;
  • Understanding of social media channels;
  • Design elements/power point abilities etc;
  • Deadline driven/make things happen;
  • Loads of common sense/systems orientated;
  • Good attention to detail (cross referencing budgets);
  • Loves admin 😊
  • Own transport;
  • Personality 😊 and a sense of humour

Location

Sandton offices but not in the hub, rather in Peter Place, close to St Stithians school

General Details

Mid to Senior (minimum of 8 years’ experience in the travel industry)

Send your CV to Lesley directly on lesley@lscpr.co.za - click on the "Apply Now" button

Application details

Contact Name :Lesley

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