CRM HTML Specialist

Prodigious is the Content and Production division of Publicis Groupe Africa and is driven by an experienced team of professionals who strongly believe in the power of collaboration. We are passionate about producing relevant and engaging content and experiences, whilst at the same time building sustainable & long-term partnerships with our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with South Africa’s leading creative agencies on cutting edge, creative and exciting projects, as well as with global brands. This is also an excellent opportunity to learn and grow within the Publicis network locally and globally.

The Email Marketing HTML Specialist is an integral part of the marketing function within PMI team. The applicant should be an intermediate HTML developer with abilities that extend from building and coding email, to managing various WordPress websites in terms of updates and some routine backend maintenance. With agency background ideally, the applicant should illustrate a meticulous attention to detail, be familiar with marketing processes, be flexible and able to manage multiple simultaneous projects, and be confident enough to deal with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Competencies:

• Background in email marketing and HTML coding.
• Solid knowledge of HTML CSS coding
• Knowledge of bulk email tools like Everlytic and D365 (MS D365 will be advantageous).
• Knowledge of WordPress CMS tools & plug-ins.
• Proficiency in building WordPress pages, and adding new requirements into existing websites where necessary.
• Working knowledge of dev and test environments.
• Technical proficiency of available web infrastructure (intermediate).
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices.
• Competent in analytics and interpreting email marketing reporting.
• Ability to interpret analytics and compile digital marketing, specifically, email reports.
• Agency experience would be advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Questioning and listening skills.
• Financial services background is advantageous.

Key responsibilities

• Liaising with internals stakeholder regarding business briefs, and coding / designing the outputs accordingly.
• Be responsible for supporting the email marketing function of the business.
• Re-purpose existing email designs or designing new templates in line with email marketing best practice.
• Image sourcing and picture editing for articles and home page banners.
• Upload content to CMS (Wordpress)
• Ensuring all content is maintained to a high-quality standard and kept updated.
• A strong understanding of content management and marketing.
• IT relationship management. Turnaround time

• Matric and relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ experience in Email HTML Marketing or similar role

Publicis Group is proud to be an Equal opportunity employer and prohibits any forms of Discrimination or Harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees in line with our Employment Equity plan. All appointments will be based on Qualifications, experience and best fit but preference will be given to all affirmation action candidates or designated groups.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.