Sales and Marketing Manager at Soapbox South Africa
22 August 2025
Cape Town
Full time
Job Description
SoapboxSA seeks a dynamic and strategic Sales & Marketing Manager to drive and align their agency & key programme’s (SDG-Challenge & Captain Fanplastic) client acquisition efforts and marketing campaigns. The successful incumbent will play a vital role in driving growth, brand visibility, revenue, and social impact, within SoapboxSA’s key pillars Education, Sustainability, Financial Inclusion and Wellbeing, across Africa for the agency and in-house formats.
Roles and Responsibilities
Sales
- Support business development strategy (e.g. focus on CSR) with a focus on digital inclusion, education, and local community upliftment
- Sales execution (close high-value leads for our agency & key programmes)
- Manage high-performing sales teams, setting targets and driving performance
- Customer Relationship Management with key clients/partners
- Build partnerships with the private sector, NGOs, municipalities, and government bodies
- Collaborate with Heads of Programmes & Project Managers to align offerings with market needs
Marketing
- Develop & execute marketing strategies and campaigns for the agency & key programmes
- Support digital marketing, branding, PR, events, and communication campaigns
- Ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints and customer-facing channels
- Monitor and analyse marketing KPIs; adjust strategy as needed
- Represent the brand at public forums and community engagements
- Lead and mentor the marketing interns & sales
- Stay ahead of industry trends, competitive activity, and regulatory changes
Qualifications And Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Honours/MBA preferred
- 5-7 years of progressive experience in sales and marketing (mid to senior roles)
- Proven track record in building brands and achieving aggressive sales targets
- Deep understanding of the South African market and socio-economic landscape
- Leadership, communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong interpersonal communication & collaboration skills
- Knowledge about sustainability and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
- Passionate about making a positive impact
How to apply
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by
Friday 22nd August 2025 to
melissa@actionappointments.co.za .
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