Brand Manager - Private Client Hnw

Travelbyinvestec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Brand Manager to oversee marketing project deliverables in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Marketing and at least 5 years of brand management experience, with a strong focus on execution and creativity. This role requires strategic thinking, project management skills, and collaboration with high-net-worth banking teams. Extensive travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in brand marketing.
• Experience working in the Western Cape (3 years preferred).
• Proven track record of executional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex marketing project deliverables.
• Support high-net-worth banking and wealth management.
• Monitor and analyze commercial and marketing performance metrics.

Skills

Brand management

Project management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Job description

The Western Cape Private Client team is seeking an experienced Brand Manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a proven track record of execution and consistent career growth.

The successful candidate will be a hardworking and adaptable professional who, while not necessarily having extensive financial services experience, is ready to hit the ground running.

In this role, you will manage complex marketing project deliverables, primarily across TTL, direct, and digital channels.

You will work collaboratively with team members, business stakeholders, and external agencies in a collegiate environment.

We are seeking a self-starter who can demonstrate a strong history in brand management, where execution and high-quality creative output are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

In addition to delivering on the Private Client strategic objectives, you will support the following areas :

• Act as a strategic partner to high-net-worth (HNW) banking and wealth management in the Western Cape.
• Identify proactive opportunities through a deep understanding of the business and budget.
• Execute co-created strategies, driving output from inception to completion.
• Support HNW wealth managers and bankers in retaining and acquiring new clients.
• Collaborate and integrate with national bank and wealth marketing teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree : A degree in Marketing or a related field
• Start-up experience is advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years in brand marketing.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the Western Cape.
• Proven track record of executional excellence and creativity.
• Strong general marketing knowledge coupled with business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong team player.

Core Competencies

• Strong action orientation with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to manage projects and campaigns end-to-end, ensuring measurement and learnings are captured.
• Independently plan and execute marketing activations.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• Proven track record in brand management, excelling in complex environments while partnering with business and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to connect business challenges and objectives with marketing opportunities.
• Skilled in navigating diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to critically assess creative work against objectives and brand guidelines.
• Confidence to challenge briefs and creative outputs to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Experience working in high-performance teams across multiple disciplines within a matrix structure.
• Manage the production of collateral, content, and advertising to the standard of "Out of the Ordinary.
• Monitor and analyse commercial and marketing performance metrics, adjusting strategies as needed to meet objectives.
• Prepare regular performance and market trend reports for senior leadership team.

Personality Attributes

• Action-oriented, focused on achieving results while maintaining strong relationships.
• Strong business acumen with a passion for a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, working towards shared goals.
• Thrives in an environment that encourages questioning and challenging the status quo.
• Proactive and curious, with the ability to pivot from strategic discussions to hands-on execution.
• Calm under pressure, adaptable to changes mid-project.
• Solutions-focused, seeking constructive resolutions to challenges.
• Willing to seek assistance when needed.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure.

Additional Note :

Extensive travel within the region will be required.

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity.

We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo.

Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business.

People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment.

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Brand Manager - Private Client Hnw • Cape Town, Western Cape