Senior Digital Marketing Specialist

Salt; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 446,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Digital Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Marketing Manager for a leading science and laboratory firm in Cape Town. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution to boost brand awareness, digital presence, and product marketing across channels.

Hybrid work with in-office days is required. You will lead a marketing team, drive campaigns, manage supplier marketing collaborations, and use analytics to improve ROI.

Qualifications

• Marketing degree or diploma required.
• 3–5 years in digital marketing and e-commerce tech.
• Experience leading a marketing team in a B2B or similar industry.
• Proficiency with Marketing Automation and CRM software.
• Strong analytics and SEO knowledge.
• CMS such as WordPress experience.
• Graphic design skills with Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop and implement comprehensive marketing tactics aligned with mid-term and long-term company goals.
• Manage, mentor, and oversee the Marketing Team, including performance evaluations and professional development.
• Lead the planning and execution of product launches and marketing campaigns across channels (digital, social, email, traditional).
• Maintain the company's brand image and ensure consistent branding across materials and platforms.
• Manage the digital presence, including the website and social media, to drive traffic and conversions.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers for joint marketing initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance with data-driven ROI optimization.
• Collate market insights to optimize strategies within the scientific industry.

Skills

Digital marketing

Analytics

Team leadership

CMS familiarity

Education

Marketing degree or diploma

Tools

Marketing Automation

CRM software

WordPress

Adobe Creative Suite

SEO tools

Job description

Salary: R 40 000,00 to R 45 000,00 CTC per month (depending on experience) Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs (Hybrid - minimum 3 x per week in office)

Overview: A leading science and laboratory firm is looking for a seasoned and high-achieving Marketing Manager to direct and execute their comprehensive marketing strategies and brand management activities. This is a strategic and hands-on role that requires experience as a marketing manager, ideally within a similar industry or a B2B product-type business. You will be responsible for driving the company's brand awareness, consistency, and digital presence, focusing on the scientific audience. You will also oversee product marketing, manage joint supplier marketing initiatives, and lead the marketing team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently develop and implement comprehensive marketing tactics aligned with mid-term and long-term company goals.


• Manage, mentor, and oversee the Marketing Team, including performance evaluations and professional development.


• Lead the planning and execution of product launches and marketing campaigns for new laboratory products across various channels (digital, social media, email, traditional).


• Maintain the company's brand image and ensure consistent branding across all marketing materials and platforms.


• Manage the company's digital presence, including the website and social media, to drive traffic, leads, and conversions.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to coordinate joint marketing initiatives and maximize co-marketing opportunities.


• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance, utilizing data-driven decision-making to optimize strategies and increase ROI.


• Collate market insights from customer and competitor sources to optimize marketing strategies within the scientific industry.

Requirements

• A Marketing degree or diploma


• 3–5 years' experience in working with digital marketing and e-commerce technologies.


• A team leadership role in a similar industry or B2B product-type business.


• Proficiency with Marketing Automation and CRM Software.


• Demonstrated ability to use analytics tools.


• Strong understanding of Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress.


• Basic Graphic Design knowledge and proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Suite Graphic Design software.


• Advanced understanding of SEO and keyword research tools.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time. We thank you for your interest in the role and wish you the best in your career search.