Area Manager : Funeral - Johannesburg (JHB South)

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : April 19, 2025

Description

• We are looking for a capable individual with strong marketing skills to implement marketing plans and compliance control systems in accordance with the company's standards and to ensure that provincial objectives are met.
• You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer-centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE :

• Plan, develop, maintain and implement the marketing plan and compliance control systems in accordance with the company's standards and specifications.
• Provide feedback and reports on marketing activities.
• Implement company policy within the province.
• Manage, compile and implement production and/or performance standards.
• Liaise with internal and external clients.
• Determine market needs and tendencies.
• Prepare and recommend marketing objectives, policies and standards for approval.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports, recommendations and statistics to implement control systems and conduct audits according to policy and procedure to safeguard the business.
• Manage compliance and marketing events within the provincial region to ensure that the objectives are realized.
• Actively participate with managers and all relevant stakeholders in the process of developing and improving relationships, so that objectives are met.
• Manage profitability and compile reports in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Coordinate training needs and ensure that Funeral Agents train their employees on AVBOB processes.

Requirements

• A Diploma/Degree in Marketing or a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Three (3) years marketing experience in the Funeral and Insurance industries.
• Solid knowledge of SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Solid knowledge of audit procedures.
• Business and functional experience in the funeral industry will be an advantage.
• Marketing experience is essential.
• Good financial management experience will be a definite advantage.