MARKETING ASSISTANT (Wine Jobs: Sales & Marketing)

  McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association

  Adelaide, South Australia

Only 45 minutes south of Adelaide in South Australia, McLaren Vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, world-class wines and culinary experiences, as well as pristine natural attractions and unparalleled tourism offerings.

The McLaren Vale Grape Wine & Tourism Association is the peak representative body for all grape-growers, wine producers and tourism providers in one of Australia's most valuable wine tourism regions – a combined representation of more than 550 businesses and over $500m in immediate farm-gate value.

The Association provides the major industries of the McLaren Vale region – wine, food and tourism – with a vision for the future in both domestic and international markets. The Association plays a crucial role in securing the region's economic and environmental sustainability.

This crucial role requires a proactive individual to assist the Marketing and Communications Manager and small MVGWTA team in executing the Association's strategic plan for 'brand McLaren Vale'.

Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Manager, this part-time role will involve all aspects of strategic marketing and communications.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Assist in enhancing the national and international value of 'brand McLaren Vale' by supporting the Marketing & Communications Manager to implement various marketing and communications programs, events and activities
• Provide effective, efficient and accurate administration of MVGWTA digital channels and assets, including management and maintenance of database management systems, CMS and social media
• Build and reinforce 'brand McLaren Vale' by assisting with the implementation of marketing and communications campaigns that enhance the value of the region as both a tourism destination (consumer) and producer of fine wines (trade).

The successful candidate will possess the following qualities and experience:

• A positive team player with a collaborative and easy manner
• Excellent communication skills required to represent the Association and Brand McLaren Vale appropriately to all MVGWTA stakeholders
• Exceptional time management skills
• Self-starting and proactive
• A minimum of two years' experience in a marketing/communications related role
• Demonstrated track record of efficient, effective and timely communications management
• Demonstrated experience in management of multi-channel social media platforms
• Knowledge of online database management systems and integrated EDM software
• Experience and ability to create, design, and produce marketing campaigns including promotional activity implementation, print production, website maintenance, copywriting.
• Graphic design experience (Adobe creative suite) - desirable, but not essential

This role will be appointed as a 12-month contract initially, and may be extended pending performance and the Association's capacity.

This role is located in McLaren Vale; some intra and interstate travel may be required. A valid driver's licence is required to fulfil this role.

Recruitment agencies need not apply. You must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 2nd March 2018

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