Marketing Director

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks a Marketing Director to lead comprehensive marketing initiatives across digital, content and traditional channels. You will craft integrated strategies to boost brand awareness, drive customer acquisition, and meet revenue targets while directing a skilled marketing team and managing budgets.

You will bring a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of leadership experience in marketing, with proven digital, content, and brand management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in marketing, with a strong track record in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, content strategy, and brand management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and measure marketing ROI.
• Experience working within a hybrid or remote team environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies to achieve company objectives, including brand building and lead generation.
• Oversee all marketing activities, including digital marketing, content creation, social media, public relations, and advertising.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and a strong return on investment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team to foster a high-performing and innovative environment.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and campaign performance to inform marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Digital marketing

Team management

Budget management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and strategic Marketing Director to lead their marketing initiatives in Polokwane . This role will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness, drive customer acquisition, and achieve revenue goals. You will lead a talented marketing team, manage budgets, and oversee all aspects of marketing campaigns, including digital, content, and traditional channels. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned marketing professional to make a substantial impact and lead a critical function.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies to achieve company objectives, including brand building and lead generation.
• Oversee all marketing activities, including digital marketing, content creation, social media, public relations, and advertising.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and a strong return on investment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team to foster a high-performing and innovative environment.
• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and campaign performance to inform marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with sales and product teams to ensure marketing efforts are aligned with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in marketing, with a strong track record in developing and executing successful marketing campaigns.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, content strategy, and brand management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and measure marketing ROI.
• Experience working within a hybrid or remote team environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and a supportive hybrid work model.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• A dynamic and collaborative company culture focused on innovation and growth.