Marketing Manager

SOLEVO; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolfes Agri, part of the Solevo Group, is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead all marketing activities across our agricultural and industrial segments in Africa. You will shape strategy, coordinate campaigns with sales, and manage budgets to drive growth.

The ideal candidate holds a marketing degree, has at least five years in marketing management within agriculture, and excels in analytics, creativity, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a Marketing management role in the agricultural industry.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Confident and dynamic personality, self-motivated.
• Strong creative outlook.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to engage at multiple levels within the organisation.
• Driver’s licence and own transport.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English – verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department.
• Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company’s objectives.
• Co-ordinating marketing campaigns with sales incentives.
• Overseeing the company’s marketing budget, implement cost saving strategies.
• Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans.
• Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.
• Monitor and report of effectiveness of marketing communications.
• Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity.
• Preparing online and print marketing campaigns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Bilingual Afrikaans & English

Dynamic & self-motivated

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Who are we?

SOLEVO is a leading distributor of chemicals and inputs for specific industrial and agricultural segments in Africa. SOLEVO assists African farmers and Industries succeed by providing them with a full range of fertilizers, seeds, crop protection products and industrial chemicals they need with a guaranteed quality and good value. With over 75 years at the frontier of economic growth and transformation across Africa, we deliver critical raw materials and expertise to the continent’s high GDP-contributing life sciences and industrials sectors. Rolfes Agri is part of (Solevo Group).

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and talented Marketing manager. This role is vital for ensuring the growth and sustainability of Rolfes Agri's market presence.

What do we expect from the candidate?

• Managing all marketing for the company and activities within the marketing department.

• Developing the marketing strategy for the company in line with company’s objectives.

• Co-ordinating marketing campaigns with sales incentives.

• Overseeing the company’s marketing budget, implement cost saving strategies.

• Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans.

• Planning and implementing promotional campaigns.

• Monitor and report of effectiveness of marketing communications.

• Overall responsibility for brand management and corporate identity.

• Preparing online and print marketing campaigns.

If you possess… Must-Have:

• Degree in Marketing or related field.

• Minimum 5 years in a Marketing management role in the agricultural industry.

• Strong analytical and project management skills.

• Confident and dynamic personality, self-motivated.

• Strong creative outlook.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Able to engage at multiple levels within the organisation.

• Driver’s licence and own transport.

• Fluent in Afrikaans and English – verbal and written communication.

Why join Rolfes Agri (Solevo)?

• Join a young dynamic team who is leading the chemical distribution on the African continent.

• Enjoy a collaborative, international and agile work environment.

• Be part of a team where freedom, initiative and ‘thinking out of the box’ is key.

• Opportunity to work in a growing versatile environment.

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits package.

• Explore opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Then, this job is for you!