Marketing Manager

Awetomate; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Marketing Manager to develop and implement marketing strategies. This role involves strategic planning, brand management, and managing digital marketing efforts. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of marketing experience with strong digital skills and a relevant degree. Benefits include market-related salary, pension, and group life cover. The position requires a proactive, innovative individual with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Pension

Group Life Cover

13th Cheque

Qualifications

• 5+ years marketing experience in B2B or industrial sectors.
• Experience in digital marketing and brand management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and growth opportunities.
• Lead annual marketing planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure consistent branding across communication channels.
• Manage website updates, content creation, SEO, and analytics.
• Work closely with sales to generate high-quality leads.
• Plan and coordinate trade shows and corporate events.
• Prepare marketing performance reports.

Skills

Strong understanding of container, logistics, or industrial sectors

Excellent strategic thinking

Strong digital marketing skills

Creative with good design sense

Excellent written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work cross-functionally

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Job description

This role is meant to develop, implement, and manage the marketing strategy across all business units and to strengthen market positioning, increase brand awareness, and support revenue growth locally and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Marketing & Planning
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing strategy
  • Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
  • Lead annual marketing planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Brand Management
  • Ensure consistent, professional branding across all communication channels.
  • Maintain and enhance brand identity.
• Digital Marketing & Online Presence
  • Manage website updates, content creation, SEO, and analytics.
  • Oversee social media platforms, including content planning and engagement.
  • Implement digital campaigns.
• Sales Support & Lead Generation
  • Work closely with Sales to generate high-quality leads.
  • Develop sales collateral, including brochures and presentations.
  • Support launches of new products and services.
• Market Research & Competitor Analysis
  • Monitor industry developments and competitor activity.
  • Provide regular market intelligence reports.
• Events, PR & Communications
  • Plan and coordinate trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events.
  • Manage public relations and corporate communications.
• Project Management
  • Manage marketing projects end-to-end, including timelines and suppliers.
• Reporting
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly marketing performance reports.
  • Present insights to Exco and the Board.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of container, logistics, or industrial sectors.
• Excellent strategic thinking.
• Strong digital marketing skills.
• Creative with good design sense.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (preferably).
• 5 years+ marketing experience (B2B or industrial sectors advantageous).
• Experience in digital marketing and brand management.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative and proactive.
• High energy and self-driven.
• Professional and confident.
• Commercial awareness.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Market-related and based on experience. Benefits: Pension, Group Life Cover, and 13th Cheque.