Senior Marketing Manager

Id Recruitment Solutions; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent agricultural company based in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Senior Marketing Manager to lead and implement local and international marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of brand management and market development. This position requires extensive travel. A competitive salary and benefits package, including travel and cellphone allowances, is offered.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Cellphone Allowance

Annual Bonus

Pension Fund (12.5%)

Medical Aid (50%)

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a similar role with international marketing knowledge.
• Experience in leather tanning, water treatment, mining, or agricultural sectors.
• Clear criminal record and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement local and international marketing strategies.
• Manage brand positioning, market development, and customer engagement.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

International marketing strategies

Cross-cultural communication

Market research

Campaign management

Brand positioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field

Bachelor of Sciences degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Syspro ERP Experience

Job description

Introduction

Our proudly South African Agricultural client has been in business for over years and exports to 5 continents.

Their Head Office is based in a beautiful setting in Pietermaritzburg, and they are looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to join the team.

The Main Purpose of the function is :

• To lead and implement the company's local and international marketing strategy.
• Responsible for managing brand positioning, market development, and customer engagement in the local and international markets.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage marketing strategies to drive growth in local and international markets.
• Assume accountability for the company print, online presence and social media marketing strategies.
• Build, maintain and strengthen agent / customer relationships in the various sectors that include and is not limited to leather market, water treatment sector, adhesives market, agricultural and mining sectors.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, agent / customer needs, and competitive trends across targeted regions.
• Collaborate and manage marketing objectives of the company with agents, customers, and partners in local and international markets.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend local and international trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry networking events.
• Develop, maintain and improve on pricing strategies in conjunction with Managing Director, Financial Director, Commercial and Shipping Managers.
• Facilitate product trials with agents / customers.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 with Core Maths and Science.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• A completed Bachelor of Sciences degree in Chemistry / Agricultural Sciences, and or a qualification in Leather Technology / Water Treatment or a combination of these would be a distinct advantage.
• 5 years of working experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of international marketing strategies and cross-cultural communication.
• Demonstrated success in managing product positioning and brand growth in competitive markets.
• Experience in market research, campaign management, and trade fair participation.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in either or, a combination of the leather tanning industry, water treatment, mining and or agricultural sectors.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Suite.
• A basic understanding of the Windows Operating system, being able to navigate the internet and use search engines effectively.
• Syspro ERP Experience would be an advantage.
• Clear criminal record.
• Unendorsed valid driver's license.
• Valid passport.
• Own reliable transport.
• Physically fit to travel.
• Must be willing to travel both locally and internationally and be away from home.

Package & Remuneration

Excellent salary plus Travel Allowance, Cellphone Allowance, Annual Bonus, Pension Fund (12.5%) and Medical Aid (50%).