Pietermaritzburg: Senior Marketing Manager

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating strategy into clear marketing plans and timelines, while also executing campaigns across various channels. This is a key leadership role that requires exceptional marketing expertise, team management skills, and the ability to drive results-driven marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into clear marketing plans and timelines
• Own execution of campaigns, digital, events, and design
• Lead and manage the Marketing team (4 direct reports)
• Ensure efficient budget and resource management
• Partner with Sales, Trade Marketing, and NPD for seamless delivery
• Build market and customer insight through Business Intelligence and Sales collaboration
• Oversee digital, social, and communications channels
• Manage agency relationships
• Guide events and design teams to deliver to plan and brand standard
• Monitor trends and competitor activity, feeding insights to the Head of Marketing

Requirements

• Degree in Marketing Management
• Minimum 5 years FMCG marketing management experience
• Proven track record in executional excellence and team leadership

Qualifications

• None specified

Salary & Benefits

• Not mentioned