Marketing Portfolio Manager Iii

Firstrand Namibia Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Randburg is seeking a Marketing Portfolio Manager III to lead strategic B2B marketing initiatives. The successful candidate will develop integrated marketing plans, oversee budget planning, and foster strong internal and external collaborations to enhance customer experience. This role requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and significant experience in a managerial marketing position within a B2B environment. Applications close on November 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar environment, with 1 to 2 years in a managerial marketing position.
• Background in B2B Marketing, preferably in fintech, financial services or telecomms.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of integrated B2B marketing plans.
• Create annual marketing budgets and optimize costs.
• Build strong relationships for successful marketing initiatives.
• Leverage insights to enhance customer experience.
• Ensure compliance with governance and risk frameworks.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovative practices.
• Analyze forecasts to inform marketing strategies.
• Lead communities of practice for knowledge sharing.
• Build effective partnerships with stakeholders.
• Monitor trends to maintain competitive advantage.
• Create solutions that meet customer demands.

Skills

Strategic Marketing Execution

Budget & Financial Planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer-Centric Approach

Governance & Risk Management

Innovation & Best Practice

Data-Driven Decision Making

Leadership & Knowledge Sharing

Business Partnership

Trend Monitoring

Customer Focus

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree

Relevant Post Graduate Commercial Degree in Marketing Management or Business Management

Tools

Relevant software packages and applications

Job description

Marketing Portfolio Manager III | Randburg | Full Time | Posted Today | End Date: November 20

Job Requisition ID: R (8 days left to apply)

Role Purpose

The FNB Business Marketing team is looking for a future B2B Senior Marketing Portfolio Manager to provide strategic partnership to relevant Business Unit EXCOs by assessing business needs and offering customised marketing solutions. They help to steer these inputs to develop relevant marketing programs that align with the strategic direction of the business through the marketing value chain (consulting, programme leadership, strategic solutioning, development, execution and reporting and measurement).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Marketing Execution: Drive the development and implementation of integrated B2B marketing plans and campaigns that drive customer acquisition, retention, brand equity and profitability.
• Budget & Financial Planning: Creating annual marketing budgets relevant to the relevant projects, tactical plans, and cost optimization strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and successful execution of marketing initiatives.
• Customer-Centric Approach: An ongoing advocate for the business banking customer; apply insights and analytics to deliver solutions that enhance customer experience and maximize value.
• Governance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with corporate governance, risk frameworks, and audit requirements.
• Innovation & Best Practice: Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking, networking, and implementing innovative marketing practices.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Analyze forecasts and performance metrics to inform marketing strategies and optimize ROI.
• Leadership & Knowledge Sharing: Lead communities of practice, share insights, and foster a culture of collaboration and learning.
• Business Partnership: Relationship building and effective partnership with key stakeholders to support strategic projects that enable growth and solve for customer needs.
• Trend Monitoring: Stay informed on local and global market trends to identify opportunities and maintain competitive advantage.
• Customer Focus: Create solutions that meet customer demands and uphold service excellence standards.

Additional Requirements

• Curious & courageous – you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to.
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Insights and results driven.
• Adaptable, curious and willing to learn.
• Deeply invested in the work you do.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification – Relevant Bachelors Degree.
• Preferred Qualification – Relevant Post Graduate Commercial Degree with specialisation in Marketing Management, or Business Management, Economics, Finance.
• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years working in a managerial marketing position.
• Additional Knowledge – Marketing background and knowledge of relevant marketing standards and methodologies.
• Proficient in relevant software packages and applications.
• B2B Marketing experience in fintech, financial services and telecomms is advantageous.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards; kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

20 / 11 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan.

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