Marketing Director

Art Of Talent; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company based in Durban, South Africa, is seeking a Marketing Director to lead a dynamic in-house team of over 65 professionals. This role focuses on strategic brand building and delivering high-impact marketing campaigns. Candidates should have 10+ years of expertise in retail marketing and demonstrate strong leadership and commercial acumen. The company offers full relocation support and seeks an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior leadership roles related to marketing or brand management.
• Experience in managing complex creative operations.
• Ability to inspire teams and drive commercial impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand narrative and position the company as a choice in value fashion.
• Deliver integrated campaigns across various platforms.
• Own the marketing budget ensuring all expenditures drive growth.

Skills

Leadership in retail marketing

Understanding of digital landscapes

Running large teams

Commercial acumen

Collaborative style

Job description

Marketing Director – Mr Price Apparel

Location : Durban, South Africa (Full relocation or commuting support provided)

At Mr Price we move fast, dream big, and back talent.

We're looking for a Marketing Director to lead one of SA's most powerful in-house creative engines right here on the warm, vibrant coastline of KwaZulu-Natal.

Why Durban + KZN?

Beyond the role itself, this opportunity places you in KZN – one of South Africa's most desirable lifestyle destinations.

Think : ocean views, outdoor living, culture, energy, and a community spirit that's hard to beat.

Whether you're ready to relocate or prefer a commuting arrangement, we'll support you fully.

Why This Role Is a Big Deal

Mr Price Apparel runs one of the largest in-house agencies in Durban – more than 65 specialists across creative, digital, PR, production, research, eventing, activations and more.

This is not a "maintenance marketing" role; it is a leadership mandate around scale, strategy, creativity and culture.

We're looking for a leader who can connect bold brand thinking with operational excellence – someone who can inspire a high-performing team while driving real commercial impact.

What You Bring

• 10+ years senior leadership in retail marketing / brand / agency management
• Deep understanding of retail customers, digital landscapes and integrated brand building
• Proven ability to run large teams and complex creative operations
• Commercial acumen and a track record of delivering ROI
• Big-picture thinking paired with disciplined execution
• A collaborative style that builds trust across Merchants, Ops, Finance & Production
• Boldness, curiosity, pace and an ability to energise people

Success Looks Like...

• Strong brand equity and measurable commercial growth
• Operational excellence across a 65+ person in-house agency
• Smarter, insight-led decision-making
• High engagement, capability growth and retention
• Delivering on divisional & group KPIs
• A brand that stays relevant, inspiring and unmistakably Mr Price

What You'll Lead

Brand and Creative Leadership

Shape the brand narrative and position Mr Price as the customer's first choice in value fashion.

Deliver integrated campaigns across retail, digital, e-commerce, ambassadors, social and activations.

Balance creative ambition with commercial outcomes.

Insights, Data & Competitive Edge

Lead research, brand health tracking and trend analysis.

Turn insights into strategies that sharpen our edge and grow market share.

Commercial Impact & ROI

Own the marketing budget with the discipline of an agency MD.

Ensure every rand spent drives growth, value and profitability.

Leadership of a High-Performing Team

Lead, inspire and grow a diverse team of 65+ specialists.

Build capability, succession pipelines and a future-ready marketing engine.

Champion DEIB and a culture of belonging and performance.

Ready to Lead One of SA's Most Exciting Marketing Engines?

If you're a strategic thinker, creative champion, and commercial driver – and you thrive in a fast, high-performance, value-driven environment – we'd love to meet you.

Apply now or reach out confidentially to explore this opportunity.