Local Marketing Strategy & Growth Lead

African Sales Company; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

African Sales Company is seeking a Marketing Manager to shape and deliver local marketing strategies, aligning regional objectives with local execution, tracking performance, and spotting opportunities and threats. You’ll be the vital link between our business and the regional office, coordinating with Marketing, PR, Visual Merchandising and Training teams.

You will lead a small team, manage client relationships, and own the deployment of marketing plans to maximise sell-out in the local market.

Qualifications

• BA/BCom degree or National Diploma in Marketing.
• 2–3 years brand management experience, preferably within the cosmetic industry.
• Code 8 driver’s licence and own transport (essential).
• Excellent organisational skills with a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement the local marketing strategy in line with regional objectives.
• Consolidate local reports for regional leadership, analyse variances between projected and actual sales, and recommend action plans.
• Review trend projections and pre-buying packages based on sell-out, stock levels, and planned openings.
• Understand each client’s needs, communicate relevant data proactively, build strong working relationships, and optimise sell-out.
• Compile business reviews for regional office, report on relevant economic activity, and drive product and service performance.
• Guide, coach, and develop your team; manage appraisals, set objectives and budgets.

Skills

Brand management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Education

BA/BCom degree

National Diploma in Marketing

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

African Sales Company is seeking a Marketing Manager to shape and deliver local marketing strategies, aligning regional objectives with local execution, tracking performance, and spotting opportunities and threats. You’ll be the vital link between our business and the regional office, coordinating with Marketing, PR, Visual Merchandising and Training teams.

You will lead a small team, manage client relationships, and own the deployment of marketing plans to maximise sell-out in the local market.