Senior Specialist, Commercial Segment & Sectors

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group is seeking a Marketing Operations Leader to enhance marketing effectiveness through operational leadership. The role involves managing vendor relationships, overseeing marketing technology, and ensuring integrated marketing initiatives. Candidates should have a First Degree in Marketing and extensive experience in brand and marketing management, with a strong focus on collaboration and process improvement.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in Marketing & Communications Business Partnering.
• Experience in managing external agencies and RFP processes.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive marketing effectiveness and operational leadership.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships and oversee sourcing.
• Drive technology management and automation for marketing.

Skills

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Documenting Facts

Embracing Change

Interacting with People

Interpreting Data

Managing Tasks

Upholding Standards

Education

First Degree in Marketing

Tools

Marketing technology platforms

Job description

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group and an innovative global player. We offer a variety of career-enhancing opportunities and the chance to work alongside talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to large multinational corporates and institutions. We are passionate about creating growth in Africa, delivering meaningful value to our clients and communities, and fostering a sense of purpose for our employees.

Job Description

The role involves driving marketing effectiveness and efficiency through operational leadership within the Group Brand and Marketing domain. Responsibilities include managing strategic vendor relationships with agency partners, overseeing sourcing, onboarding, financial, and performance management. Additionally, the role involves driving technology management and automation for all 'run marketing' technology.

Qualifications

• Type of Qualification: First Degree required
• Field of Study: Marketing required

Experience Required

• Marketing & Communications Business Partnering: 8-10 years
• Brand & Marketing Experience: 8-10 years, including managing external agencies, RFP processes, evaluating capabilities, and negotiating contracts
• Experience collaborating with departments such as IT, finance, risk, compliance, and creative teams to ensure integrated marketing initiatives
• Proficiency with marketing technology platforms and managing these tools to optimize workflows
• Proven ability to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and manage complex projects

Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Following Procedures
• Interacting with People
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Showing Composure
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies

• Analyzing and Interpreting Information
• Coaching and Mentoring Operational Practices
• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Developing Marketing Insights
• Information Management
• Managing Knowledge Assets
• Measuring Marketing and Communication
• Operations Commercial Acumen
• Operations Risk Management
• Process Automation and Value Management
• Process Management
• Project Management
• Project Reporting
• Stakeholder Management