Senior Marketing Strategist - Ecommerce (Fixed-Term Contract)

Digicert; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Marketing Strategist who is passionate about driving digital growth through innovative marketing campaigns. This role offers the opportunity to lead demand generation efforts, optimize email marketing, and enhance online visibility through SEM and SEO strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in crafting impactful marketing strategies, analyzing market trends, and leveraging data to make informed decisions. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will be pivotal in launching new products and engaging customers effectively. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Medical Aid + Gap Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Gym Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of marketing experience with a focus on digital growth and demand generation.
• Strong knowledge of SEM, SEO, and email marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for lead generation and product awareness.
• Manage email marketing campaigns and optimize for engagement and conversions.

Skills

Email Marketing

Search Engine Marketing (SEM)

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Demand Generation

Data Analysis

Marketing Strategy Development

Content Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

MBA or relevant advanced degree

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Moz

HubSpot

MailChimp

Marketo

Outreach

Job description

Who we are

We're a leading, global security authority that's disrupting our own category.

Our encryption is trusted by the major ecommerce brands, the world's largest companies, the major cloud providers, entire country financial systems, entire internets of things and even down to the little things like surgically embedded pacemakers.

We help companies put trust - an abstract idea - to work.

That's digital trust for the real world.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Marketing Strategist with at least 8 years of experience to join our team. This role is ideal for a marketer who thrives in developing and executing strategic marketing campaigns and has a proven track record in driving digital growth.

The successful candidate will be skilled in email marketing, SEM, and SEO and will play a key role in enhancing our online visibility, defining impactful marketing strategies, and gathering competitive market intelligence. Additionally, this role will have a strong emphasis on top-of-funnel (TOFU) and demand generation for new product releases, ensuring high-quality lead acquisition and pipeline growth. The right candidate will excel in identifying and executing opportunities to drive awareness and engagement for our newest offerings.

What You Will Do

1. Demand Generation & TOFU Growth: Develop and execute strategies to drive high-quality leads and build awareness for new product launches. Leverage a mix of paid, organic, and content-driven approaches to maximize reach and engagement.
2. Email Marketing Campaigns: Plan, create, and manage targeted email marketing campaigns that align with overall business goals. Develop effective segmentation strategies, improve open rates, and maximize engagement and conversions through A/B testing and content optimization.
3. Search Engine Marketing (SEM) & Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Conduct keyword research, optimize on-page and off-page SEO, and manage paid search campaigns to drive targeted traffic and improve search engine rankings. Continuously analyze and adjust to enhance ROI.
4. Marketing Strategy Development: Work closely with leadership to define and implement marketing strategies that drive growth, increase brand visibility, and meet business objectives. Conduct regular market analysis to adapt strategies in response to trends and competitor movements.
5. Website Optimization: Assess and implement strategies to increase website visibility, engagement, and conversion rates. Use web analytics tools to understand user behavior and recommend updates to enhance user experience, traffic, and lead generation.
6. Competitive Market Intelligence: Gather and analyze competitive information, industry trends, and customer insights. Identify opportunities to differentiate our offerings and improve positioning in the market.
7. Content & Campaign Management: Collaborate with the content and creative teams to develop compelling content for various channels, including email, website, social media, and paid advertising. Ensure a consistent brand message across all touchpoints.

What You Will Have

1. Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree is a plus.
2. 8+ years of experience in a marketing role, with proven expertise in demand generation, TOFU growth, email marketing, SEM, SEO, and digital strategy.
3. Experience driving awareness and pipeline for new product launches.
4. Strong knowledge of marketing analytics, including tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Moz, or similar.
5. Experience with marketing automation and email platforms (e.g., Outreach, HubSpot, Marketo, MailChimp).
6. Proficiency in data analysis and a results-driven mindset to make data-informed decisions.
7. Ability to develop and communicate clear, actionable strategies.
8. Excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach to staying up-to-date with industry trends.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information effectively.

Benefits

• Provident Fund
• Medical Aid + Gap Cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance