Marketing Manager (FMCG)

Limpopo Personnel; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to develop integrated marketing strategies, lead digital initiatives, and align with the sales department to enhance brand exposure. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has extensive experience in sales and marketing, including at least four years in a managerial role. This position is based in Milnerton, Western Cape, South Africa and offers competitive salary options.

Qualifications

• 8 years of Sales & Marketing experience, with at least 4 years in a managerial role in FMCG.
• Proven experience in managing creative teams.
• Demonstrated experience in social media and e-commerce.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to strengthen brand positioning.
• Lead digital marketing initiatives including social media and e-commerce.
• Align with sales department to drive sales objectives across customer segments.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Problem solving

Self-driven

Creative thinking

Team leadership

Excellent negotiation

Education

Business or marketing-related degree

Job description

Qualification and Experience

• Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
• 8 years of Sales & Marketing experience with at least 4 years in managerial role in FMCG
• Proven experience in managing creative teams
• Conceptual creative development across design / art direction, copy and content
• Demonstrated experience in social media and e-commerce

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Customer service orientated
• Be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Self-driven and results-oriented
• Enthusiasm, hands-on mentality, entrepreneurial as well as a high degree of flexibility and agility
• Innovative, creative merchant mind-set.
• Strategic and commercial mindset
• Able to work in a team and lead a team
• Excellent negotiator

Role and Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy & Brand Development

• Keeping abreast and informed as to market, political, trading and economical environments affecting the business
• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to strengthen brand positioning and market share
• Convert agreed upon marketing plans and strategies into feasible, workable project plans
• Plan and oversee marketing campaigns, promotions, events, and digital initiatives that resonate with target customers
• Conduct market research to understand consumer preferences, trends, and competitor activities
• Build strategic partnerships to enhance brand exposure and market reach

Digital & Retail Marketing

• Lead digital marketing initiatives including social media, e-commerce, and online customer engagement
• Optimize in-store marketing, visual merchandising, and customer experience o grow brand equity
• Monitor marketing ROI and continuously refine campaigns for effectiveness

Creative Direction & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide creative direction for major brand and marketing initiatives, including product launches, growth campaigns, events, and brand awareness efforts
• Lead the ongoing development and evolution of our brand identity
• Take a hands-on role in creating core brand assets including logos, design systems, and key campaign visuals, ensuring they are strategically aligned and visually compelling
• Partner closely with the content / copywriting team to craft messaging aligned with tone of voice and campaign objectives
• Work alongside the video team to shape storytelling concepts and branded video content
• Creative development and reviews responsible for driving all creative outputs
• Workflow processes Optimize or strengthen existing workflow processes to ensure campaign deadlines are met
• Assist with production management for relevant campaigns
• Media strategy Contribute to media strategy, planning and best practice across all campaigns
• Manage and collaborate with external creative agencies and partners

Sales & Business Growth

• Align with sales department to drive sales objectives across customer segments.
• Monitor distribution and implement marketing improvement strategies per channel, to support sales department
• Develop new business opportunities and explore expansion into new markets
• Manage key client relationships and ensure high customer satisfaction

Reporting

• Managing marketing budget compliance
• Reporting weekly, monthly and quarterly on marketing metrics

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training / programmes
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times