Head Of Marketing (Retail)

Southey Contracting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Marketing to develop and execute strategies that elevate the brand and drive sales. This senior leadership role requires a balance of strategic thinking and creative direction, plus strong leadership capabilities. The ideal candidate has 8 to 10 years of marketing experience, with proven success in building premium brands and overseeing integrated marketing efforts across digital, retail, and e-commerce channels.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of marketing experience, including 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven track record in building premium or lifestyle brands.
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing across various channels.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead brand strategy to ensure premium positioning.
• Develop annual and quarterly marketing plans.
• Oversee digital growth strategies including SEO and performance marketing.
• Build PR strategies and media relationships.
• Lead and mentor the marketing team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Digital Marketing

Analytical Skills

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

MBA

Job description

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Marketing will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive marketing strategy that elevates the brand, drives sales, and deepens customer loyalty.

This senior leadership role requires a balance of strategic thinking, creative direction, commercial acumen, and strong leadership capabilities to lead a high-performing marketing team and collaborate cross-functionally across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Strategy & Leadership

• Define and lead the brand strategy to ensure consistent, premium positioning across all touchpoints
• Maintain and evolve the brand identity in line with business goals and customer expectations
• Ensure cohesive messaging and visual storytelling across all campaigns, platforms, and regions

Integrated Marketing Planning

• Develop and execute annual and quarterly marketing plans to support retail, e-commerce, and wholesale objectives
• Oversee all channels including digital, social media, PR, in-store, email, print, and influencer campaigns
• Align marketing efforts with product launches, seasonal campaigns, and promotional calendars

Digital & E-commerce Marketing

• Lead digital growth strategies, including performance marketing, SEO, SEM, paid media, and content marketing
• Collaborate with the e-commerce team to increase online traffic, conversions, and customer retention
• Analyse digital KPIs and optimise ROI on digital spend

Customer Engagement & CRM

• Develop and optimise customer loyalty, CRM, and retention strategies
• Leverage data and insights to personalise communication and deepen customer relationships
• Oversee market research and consumer insights to guide marketing decisions

PR, Media & Partnerships

• Build and manage PR strategies, media relationships, and brand partnerships
• Oversee influencer and brand ambassador collaborations that align with brand values and objectives
• Represent the brand at media events, trade shows, and public-facing opportunities

Team Leadership & Budget Management

• Lead and mentor the marketing team across creative, digital, content, and communications functions
• Manage and allocate the marketing budget efficiently to deliver measurable results
• Work closely with internal departments (sales, product development, e-commerce, retail) to ensure marketing alignment across the business

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Communications, or related field (Honours / MBA advantageous)
• Minimum 8–10 years of marketing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior marketing leadership role
• Proven track record of building and growing premium or lifestyle brands
• Strong understanding of integrated marketing (digital, traditional, experiential, retail)
• Experience in retail and e-commerce environments is essential
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills
• Highly creative with a strong eye for visual identity and design-led storytelling
• Data-driven, analytical mindset with experience managing budgets and ROI
• Passion for design, lifestyle, art, or luxury consumer brands is highly desirable