Head of Sales and Marketing

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T/A Mpc Recruitment Group Ec; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in logistics is seeking a Marketing Mastermind for their Cape Town office. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in marketing and 8–10 years of sales and marketing experience, with strong leadership and digital marketing skills. Responsibilities include driving revenue growth, executing marketing strategies, and mentoring teams. The ideal candidate will have proven success in market expansion and experience across various regions.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years' experience in Sales & Marketing roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven international experience across SA, EU and Middle East.
• Deep understanding of the Logistics industry.
• Strong background in digital marketing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new markets and customer segments.
• Establish strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Develop initiatives to grow market share.
• Lead marketing campaigns to increase global presence.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Active listening

Good problem solving skills

Flexibility

Strong leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Marketing specialization)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Our client, a leader in logistics is seeking a Marketing Mastermind to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving revenue growth, market share expansion, brand visibility, developing, implementing and executing marketing and sales strategies.

Location: Cape Town

Job type: Permanent – on site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new markets and customer segments
• Establish strategic partnerships and alliances
• Develop initiatives to grow market share
• Define and execute go-to-market strategies
• Set pricing models that align with value and profit goals
• Develop and roll out new product / solution offerings
• Manage brand positioning and ensure brand consistency
• Lead marketing campaigns to increase global presence
• Secure speaking engagements, awards, and press coverage
• Identify trade fairs and co-ordinate presence
• Conduct competitive and market analysis
• Translate trends into actionable insights
• Gather and analyze customer feedback for strategic input
• Give input into product development
• Track marketing ROI and campaign performance
• Maximize CRM usage for segmentation and tracking
• Use data analytics to inform marketing decisions
• Align with executive team on strategic goals
• Work closely with product team for market-fit solutions
• Work closely with Customer Service team to understand needs and wants
• Mentor and develop high-performing sales and marketing teams
• Implement sales enablement tools and training
• Drive accountability and performance through KPIs

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field (essential).
• Postgraduate qualification (MBA or Marketing specialization) is advantageous.
• 8–10 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
• Proven international experience across SA, EU and Middle East
• Deep understanding of Logistics industry
• Proven success in revenue generation
• Strong background in digital marketing and CRM systems
• Proven track record of achieving revenue growth and market expansion.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, or B2B industries is a plus.

Competencies / Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Active listening
• Good problems solving skills
• Flexibility
• Show strong leadership qualities

Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful