Head Of Marketing

Metamorphosis Integrated Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing to develop and execute marketing strategies to boost brand awareness. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in marketing with a successful track record in managing campaigns and teams. Responsibilities include strategic planning, campaign management, and team leadership with a strong focus on digital marketing. A bachelor's degree in marketing or business is required, and an MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in a senior marketing role with successful campaign track record.
• Strong understanding of current digital marketing techniques and best practices.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies.
• Manage service providers and monitor delivery outputs.
• Analyze and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Lead brand positioning and ensure messaging consistency.
• Prepare and manage the marketing budget.

Skills

Passionate marketing mind

Excellent communication skills

Understanding of marketing channels

Creative and innovative thinking

Analytical skills

Familiarity with graphic design technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Google Marketing tools

Job description

Purpose of the job

Developing, implementing & executing strategic marketing plans for an entire organization to ensure brand and business scale.

Critical experience

• Passionate marketing mind that is looking to scale a challenger brand.
• People-person with excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of traditional & emerging marketing channels.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Analytical skills to forecast & identify trends & challenges.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies & mythologies in graphic designs, web design, production etc.

Location

Centurion

Department

Marketing

Functional area / Department

Marketing

Reports to

CEO

Direct reports

Content Creator, Designer

Job Description: HEAD OF MARKETING

Our client is a trail blazer and leading automotive company in both retail and digital environment. While committed to delivering customer service excellence and exceptional product offering, remain innovative across all business units. The organization is a fast‑paced challenger brand with big ambitions and is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Marketing to lead our marketing efforts and drive our brand and business to new heights.

Job Summary

The Head of Marketing will be responsible for developing and executing the company's marketing strategy and plan to increase brand awareness and reach, create campaigns and content that drive audience resonance, drive customer acquisition through leads, drive innovation within the business, and work closely with the operational teams to ensure alignment of the brand strategy across the business. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the South African target market, a thirst for knowledge and customer understanding, exceptional leadership skills, a flare for ideation and creative thinking, with a proven track record in managing successful marketing campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies, plans and campaigns to achieve business goals and drive aggressive business growth and scale. Staying abreast of current market condition, competitors and segments to identify opportunities and understand customer needs and preferences. Attend weekly Management Meetings to drive the marketing strategy across the business. Collaborate across the business division to identify new opportunities which align marketing strategies with business objectives.

2. Service Provider Management: Manage and monitor service providers to ensure they are delivering the agreed outputs and continuously drive improvement. Manage the budget, scope of work and delivery of key service providers.

3. Campaign Management: Identify and allocate key service providers to deliver against campaign objectives. Oversee the creation and execution of innovative marketing print, and events. Analyse and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns, making data‑driven decisions to optimize performance.

4. Brand Management: Lead brand positioning and messaging to ensure consistency and strengthen brand identity. Create and manage the brand messaging matrix and drive this across the business and with service providers. Manage positive public standing through PR efforts and maintain favourable media relations. Ensure the brand is represented accurately and consistently across all external and internal communication channels. Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing marketing team. Drive ideation and collaboration across the business departments. Foster a collaborative and creative work environment, encouraging team members to contribute ideas and take ownership of projects.

6. Budget Management: Prepare and manage the marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and funds. Track and report on marketing expenditures and ROI.

7. Partnerships and Collaboration: Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with agencies, vendors, and other third‑party organizations. Align with sales, product development, and customer service teams to ensure cohesive and customer‑centric marketing efforts. Ensure partners collaborate and report on the brand with a united perspective of the brand's performance. marketing, and content marketing. Stay abreast of digital marketing trends and technologies to keep the company at the forefront of the industry.

Education and Skillset Required

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• Experience (10+ years) in a senior marketing role, with a track record of successful marketing campaigns and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of current digital marketing techniques and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to create Shareholder Presentations.
• Proficient in marketing software and tools (e.g., CRM systems, Google

Advantageous Personal Attributes

Go-getter attitude with high energy that thrives in a fast-paced. Strategic thinker with the ability to execute plans effectively. Results-oriented and data‑driven approach to decision making. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Adaptable to change and direction at short notice while retaining focusing on a successful outcome.

Please send a detailed CV to [e-mail]. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.