Senior Marketing Automation Specialist, Rsa

Flight Centre Travel Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A global travel brand in South Africa is seeking a Marketing Automation Senior Specialist. This role involves designing and optimizing marketing automation campaigns across email, SMS, and app push. The ideal candidate will have over three years of experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud and a strong grasp of email marketing best practices. If you are passionate about creating customer journeys and want to grow your career in an innovative environment, apply today to shape the future of digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marketing automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of customer journey design.
• Ability to analyse trends and transform insights into strategy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing automation strategies.
• Build automated workflows and lead-nurture journeys.
• Monitor platform health and troubleshoot issues.
• Produce reports on campaign performance and KPIs.

Skills

Email marketing best practices

Data analysis

Project management

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

HubSpot

Marketo

Pardot

Job description

Marketing Automation Senior Specialist

Are you a data-driven marketing automation professional with a passion for creating personalised customer journeys that drive real results?

Flight Centre is looking for aMarketing Automation Senior Specialistto join our dynamic global marketing team.

As a Marketing Automation Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, andoptimizingmarketing automation campaignsacross email,smsand app push,to drive customer engagement, lead generation and revenue growthfor Flight Centre Canada, while based in the Flight Centre South Africa head office.

You will leverageMartech platforms to create targeted, personalized campaigns across various channels,ensuringseamless integration with other marketing technologies and systems.

Campaign Strategy & Execution

Develop and execute end-to-end marketing automation strategies acrossemail, SMS, and app push.

Build automated workflows, lead-nurture journeys, and segmentation programs that elevate customer engagement.

Implement lead scoring and personalisation tactics to improve conversion and retention.

Platform Management

Act as theSalesforce Marketing Cloudexpert, ensuring smooth operations of all automation tools.

Manage data integrity through list maintenance, segmentation, and cleansing.

Monitor platform health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with global data regulations (GDPR, CAN-SPAM).

Integration, Testing & Optimisation

Run A / B and multivariate tests to optimise messaging, content, CTAs, and user journeys.

Continuously analyse campaign performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Work closely with Martech, engineering, and data teams to ensure seamless integrations and platform enhancements.

Reporting & Insights

Produce regular reports on campaign performance, KPIs, and ROI.

Provide actionable insights and recommendations that influence marketing strategy.

Present findings to stakeholders and leadership to drive informed, data-driven decisions.

What You Bring (Skills & Capabilities)

Experience & Technical Skills

3+ years of experience in Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar automation platforms (HubSpot, Marketo, Pardot, etc.).

Strong understanding of email marketing best practices, segmentation, and customer journey design.

Ability to interpret data, analyse trends, and transform insights into strategy.

Professional Skills

Excellent project management and organisational abilities—able to run multiple campaigns simultaneously.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, working effectively across global teams and with external partners.

Solid business acumen and customer-centric mindset.

Soft Skills

Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently.

Strong problem-solving skills and resilience under pressure.

Comfortable navigating change and contributing to continuous improvement.

Working Environment

Part of a collaborativeGlobal Marketingcommunity.

Engage with international teams across product, engineering, data, and media.

Flexibility required for occasional meetings outside standard SA working hours (no weekends).

Ready to Join a Global Travel Brand?

If you're passionate about leveraging marketing technology to build world-class customer journeys and want to grow your career in a global, fast-paced, and innovative environment—we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of digital marketing at Flight Centre.