Chief Marketing Officer

Infinity Brands; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead their dynamic marketing team. This role involves overseeing daily activities, managing budgets, and developing brand management plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to navigate both traditional and digital marketing landscapes. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to shape marketing strategies and drive brand success in a competitive market. If you are results-driven and passionate about marketing, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years management experience in marketing or project management.
• Strong understanding of current marketing and PR trends.

Responsibilities

• Direct hiring, training, and performance evaluations of the marketing team.
• Develop and manage budgets for branding and marketing efforts.
• Coordinate market research studies and analyze findings.

Skills

Computer literacy

Leadership

Project management

Strategic thinking

Decision-making

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

BSc in Analytics or related field

Tools

Digital marketing platforms

Office software

Job description

Marketing Manager Job Description

Responsibilities:

1. Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of the marketing team and oversee their daily activities.
2. Delegate marketing activities/tasks to supervisors, including project assignments, presentations, and proposals.
3. Evaluate financial aspects of product development, including budgets, expenditures, and research.
4. Measure data accuracy and processing efficiency, including error rates and data retrieval times.
5. Develop and manage budgets for branding and marketing efforts, and compile reports for senior management.
6. Manage relationships with marketing suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
7. Coordinate market research studies, analyze findings, and report on market opportunities.
8. Analyze sales data to update brand portfolios and assess product performance.
9. Oversee content management and information sharing across departments and external partners.
10. Manage external marketing partners such as agencies and digital marketing firms.
11. Develop and execute brand management plans, ensuring consistency and standards compliance.
12. Manage digital marketing presence and utilize digital/public relations platforms.
13. Provide marketing support and insights to sales and marketing teams.
14. Oversee marketing activities for specific brands and manage related communications.
15. Write reports, creative briefs, and specifications.

Requirements:

• BSc in Analytics or related field.
• Minimum 3-4 years management experience as a Marketing Manager, Events Manager, or Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of current marketing and PR trends, ATL and BTL marketing experience.
• Strategic planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in sponsorship and public relations is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and independently.
• Willingness to travel nationwide.

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy, especially in office software and digital marketing platforms.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Project management and strategic thinking abilities.
• Results-driven with strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• High emotional intelligence and effective communication skills.
• Negotiation skills to maximize ROI.

Additional Information:

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department: Marketing