Marketing Operations & Project Specialist (TOD) (Remote SA) - 46576770364

Location: Remote (LATAM and South Africa)Contract: Independent Contractor, Minimum 3-month contract with the potential for an indefinite extension.Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, ESTAbout The CompanyWe are a high-growth startup in the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) space, rapidly scaling our brand marketing initiatives. Our company proudly maintains brand partnerships with HUGE, household names. We move fast, prioritize excellent communication, and rely on autonomous contributors to manage projects from start to finish. Finding a highly responsive and reliable partner is critical as we manage numerous external vendor relationships.The OpportunityWe are urgently seeking an experienced Marketing Operations & Project Specialist to support our brand marketing team. This role is essentially a project manager within the marketing function, where you will be tasked with leading projects from soup to nuts and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all deliverables. This position is seen as a test for potential future, long-term roles, emphasizing the need for a seamless fit.The most important factor for success in this role is communication and consistent follow-up, particularly as you manage critical vendor and external partner relationships. You must be comfortable working autonomously and taking full ownership of your project pipeline.Key ResponsibilitiesProject & Campaign ManagementOwn the full execution of marketing initiatives, managing projects from initial concept through final delivery.Manage and coordinate the marketing calendar across various projects and initiatives.Be the central point of contact, liaising with vendors, external partners, and internal teams to ensure all deliverables are met and everyone follows through on their tasks.Maintain consistent and great communication with all vendors, ensuring smooth workflows and timely resolution of issues.Strategy & OperationsConduct research and provide insights to elevate the consumer experience and marketing materials.Ensure all marketing initiatives and execution methods align with our DTC brand needs.Support the brand marketing team with essential marketing operations tasks, keeping processes organized and efficient.Hard SkillsRequired Skills & ExperienceExperience in marketing operations, preferably in high-growth DTC brands.Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.Demonstrated experience managing various marketing projects and initiatives concurrently.Familiarity with managing and tracking external vendor communication.Soft Skills (Crucial For Success)Exceptional Communication Skills: Required for consistent and professional external vendor interactions.Autonomy and Ownership: Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects simultaneously, taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.Detail-Oriented and Flexible: Highly adaptable in a high-growth startup environment, with a relentless focus on accuracy and follow-through.