Marketing & Business Development Executive
Remote Recruitment
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Job Title
Marketing & Business Development Executive
An established UK-based construction marketing agency is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Marketing & Business Development Executive to become the right hand to the Founder.
This is a pivotal role within a boutique agency that partners with architects, contractors, and industrial businesses across the UK. Following a period of restructuring, the business is now lean, focused, and ready for smart, sustainable growth. The Founder is looking for one exceptional full-time professional to consolidate marketing, CRM, and client-facing responsibilities currently managed by multiple freelancers.
This role is ideal for a proactive self-starter who thrives on ownership, enjoys variety, and brings both creative marketing expertise and confident client communication skills. You will play a key part in shaping client campaigns, managing proposals, and supporting warm business development efforts — all while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing (Primary Focus)
* Manage and execute social media content across client accounts
* Create and schedule email marketing campaigns using Mailchimp
* Write high-quality, original copy tailored to different audiences (e.g. architects vs industrial clients)
* Edit and amend client marketing materials using Adobe InDesign
* Design supporting visual content using Canva
* Maintain consistent tone of voice across all client communications
* Ensure all copy is human-written and aligned with brand standards
* Support campaign planning and implementation
Business Development & Administration (Secondary Focus)
* Manage and maintain HubSpot CRM (including system migration support)
* Create polished, professional proposals using Better Proposals
* Conduct warm outreach calls (referral-based — no cold calling)
* Run initial screening calls with prospective clients before handover to the Founder
* Assist with general marketing administration and reporting
* Support diary coordination and pipeline tracking
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Requirements:
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a marketing executive or similar role
* Strong experience with social media management and email marketing (Mailchimp preferred)
* Advanced proficiency inAdobe InDesign(non-negotiable)
* Strong Canva skills
* Proven copywriting ability with clear understanding of tone-of-voice adaptation
* Comfortable and confident conducting video calls with UK-based clients
* Experience using HubSpot CRM (or similar CRM systems)
* Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently
* Positive, professional and engaging communication style
* Reliable laptop, stable high-speed internet connection, and quiet workspace
* Willingness to use a UK phone system (e.g. Zoom Phone)
Important:
* Client work must be fully human-written. AI-generated copy is not acceptable.
* A portfolio of previous marketing and design work is required as part of the application.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Energetic, warm and personable
* Organised and detail-oriented
* Commercially aware and confident speaking to business owners
* Comfortable working in a growing business environment
* Able to take initiative without constant direction
* Solutions-focused with a “can-do” mindset
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Remote Recruitment
Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 67 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →