Marketing Manager

Momentum Metropolitan Holdings Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in South Africa is seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the marketing function for its intermediated portfolio. You will design and execute marketing strategies, collaborate with teams to drive growth, and manage overall strategy in a complex environment. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and 5–8 years of relevant experience, including management roles.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of marketing experience in financial services and B2B/non-life insurance.
• Minimum of 5 years' management and leadership experience over multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end marketing function for the intermediated portfolio.
• Design and execute marketing strategies aligning with broader business unit objectives.
• Create integrated marketing strategies and campaigns to maximise business development.

Skills

Strategic and tactical thinking

Business acumen

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

Strong people management skills

Project management expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Job description

Marketing Manager – Momentum

Location : Momentum Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

Momentum Group Limited is a Level 1 B-BBEE South African-based group dedicated to building and protecting clients' financial dreams.

The role is part of Momentum Insure's intermediated portfolio.

Role Purpose

Lead the end-to-end marketing function for the intermediated portfolio.

Design and execute marketing strategies that align with the broader business unit's objectives, driving profitable growth across our intermediated channels, including Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs), Business Development Consultants, Strategic Partners, and Consult by Momentum.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Marketing or an equivalent qualification.

5–8 years of marketing experience, preferably within financial services and B2B / non-life insurance marketing.

Strong through-the-line marketing experience in a partner-driven or intermediated environment, with a creative passion that contributes to business growth.

Minimum of 5 years' management and leadership experience, overseeing multidisciplinary teams (e.g., agency management, partners / vendors, and direct reports).

Responsibilities & Work Outputs

Design, implement, and drive marketing and brand strategy in the intermediated channel, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Develop marketing programmes to drive sales growth and revenue enhancement.

Measure and analyse marketing metrics to inform revenue growth, market share, and profitability decisions.

Engage with the marketing value chain to deliver high-quality initiatives through disciplined project management.

Create integrated marketing strategies and campaigns to maximise business development effectiveness.

Build relationships with existing and prospective intermediaries, strategic partners, and industry bodies.

Interpret market insights and business context to influence marketing strategy and communication plans.

Collaborate with sales, product, and creative teams to deliver appropriate marketing and communication solutions.

Provide input to marketing standards and guidelines, ensuring brand consistency across channels.

Report on campaign performance, gain insights, and assess against goals.

Manage portfolio budgets, balancing objectives and brand fund utilisation.

Identify cost-effectiveness opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

Contribute to risk identification processes and communicate recommendations.

Build and maintain a positive team culture, energise the team, and minimise disruptions to maximise productivity.

Lead a culture that promotes learning, improvement, and cohesion.

Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviors and personal involvement.

Identify development needs and schedule interventions for continuous growth.

Manage team performance to achieve business objectives.

Key Competencies

• Accountability
• Client focus
• Results driven
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Attention to detail
• Proactivity
• Service delivery
• Stakeholder engagement and management

Essential Skills

• Strategic and tactical thinking
• Business acumen
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong people management skills
• Project management expertise

Employment Details

• Senior-level position : Mid-Senior
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Marketing and Sales