Marketing Intern - LDB
Woodmead, South Africa
Who We Are
At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty we have a vision to pioneer skin health and beauty to bring the world's sustainable and life changing, dermatological solutions to all. We believe in the power of brands to inspire, empower and transform. For decades, our passion for innovation and education has fuelled our mission to offer more access to skin health. We are a division in partnership with health care professionals and focus on skin impacting skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, photoprotection etc. one skin at a time.
Key Responsibilities:
Market Research and Analysis: Conducting in-depth market analysis and research to identify trends, analyze competitor activities, and understand customer behavior to inform strategic decision-making.
Content Creation and Management: Assisting in drafting and creating various promotional content, such as social media posts, email newsletters, blog articles, and other marketing collateral. This often involves contributing fresh ideas and working closely with content teams.
Social Media Management: Supporting the creation, scheduling, and monitoring of content across various social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube). This includes analyzing performance data and engaging with audiences.
Campaign Support: Collaborating on the planning, development, and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels. This can involve assisting with promotional presentations and coordinating marketing efforts.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Diving into analytics to help decode data, spot trends, measure campaign success, and prepare reports and dashboards to provide insights for future marketing efforts.
Event Coordination: Assisting with the logistics and execution of marketing events, product launches, or community engagement activities, including liaising with vendors and managing timelines.
Brainstorming and Strategic Planning: Participating in brainstorming sessions, contributing fresh ideas, and learning about strategic planning from experienced marketers.
Administrative Support: Performing daily administrative tasks to support the marketing team.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
Education: Bachelor's degree program in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
Masters in Marketing /Communication will be an advantage
Skills:
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for drafting content, collaborating with teams, and presenting ideas.
Digital Literacy: Familiarity with major social media platforms and digital marketing tools is crucial. Exposure to platforms like HubSpot or Mailchimp can be advantageous.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is generally required. Basic knowledge of graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) can be beneficial for creating compelling marketing materials.
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw insightful conclusions is important for understanding market trends and campaign effectiveness.
Creativity: A knack for creative thinking is vital for contributing fresh ideas to marketing campaigns and problem-solving.
Organizational and Time Management Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment are necessary.
Teamwork and Adaptability: The ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to new challenges is highly valued.
Proactiveness: A self-starter attitude with the ability to work independently and show initiative.
Attention to Detail: Meticulousness and accuracy in tasks and projects are important.
What We Offer
At L'Oréal LDB, we believe in celebrating the artistry and dedication of our people. We offer a rewarding compensation and benefits package, exceptional opportunities for professional development, and a dynamic and inspiring work environment where retail and health care professionals intertwine.
We’re committed to guaranteeing inclusive recruitment processes and to advocating for hiring and promoting each candidate in an ethical and equitable way. The Group strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant for employment because of the individual’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, visible and/or invisible disabilities, socio-economic and/or multicultural origins, health conditions, age, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.
If you’re ready to shape the future of dermatological beauty with a company that values your expertise and empowers you to make a difference, apply now!