Chief Marketing Officer - Executive Growth Leader (PE)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation with cap/

Potential equity

Private health and dental insurance

Company car or travel allowance

Generous vacation and personal leave

Professional development and industry/

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Marketing Officer to lead the marketing department from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will develop innovative marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth, overseeing digital, brand, PR, content, and research efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in e-commerce marketing, exceptional leadership, and the ability to build engaging brands in a competitive digital landscape.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (e.g. VP of Marketing, CMO).
• Proven track record of developing and executing marketing strategies for e-commerce or high-growth companies.
• Extensive experience in digital marketing including SEO, SEM, social media, and content marketing.
• Strong understanding of brand management, public relations, and consumer behavior.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and CRM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and measure marketing effectiveness.
• Experience in the South African market is highly desirable.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee all marketing channels, including digital, social media, email, content, and traditional advertising.
• Lead and mentor the marketing team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring maximum ROI.
• Develop and execute brand positioning and messaging strategies.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and threats.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media, influencers, and key industry stakeholders.
• Analyze marketing campaign performance and provide regular reports to executive leadership.
• Drive customer acquisition, retention, and lifetime value through effective marketing initiatives.

Skills

Digital marketing

SEO

SEM

Social media marketing

Content marketing

Brand management

Public relations

Marketing analytics

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Marketing Officer to lead the marketing department from Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. You will develop innovative marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth, overseeing digital, brand, PR, content, and research efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in e-commerce marketing, exceptional leadership, and the ability to build engaging brands in a competitive digital landscape.