Promotions Assistant

Promotions Assistant

A publishing company located in Kingston, Jamaica is seeking a temporary (3 months) Promotions Assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the promotion of the company's titles in primary and prep schools in the Eastern Region of the island
• Plan and carry out the promotion activities on a daily basis
• Liaise with the Administrative Assistant for assistance in making appointments
• Submit a weekly report of the feedback from the schools
• Compile promises of adoption
• Assist with the collection of booklists
• Using Excel spread sheet, analyse the booklists as outlined by the Marketing Manager.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing/Mass Communication/Business Administration/Associate Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
• At least 2 years working experience in a similar capacity
• English Language proficiency
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite
• Knowledge of data processing and analysis (desirable)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and drive a reliable motor vehicle

 Specific Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to work without supervision
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organizational and time management abilities
• Creativity and commercial awareness
• Problem solving