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Please note that while the job posting specifies Johannesburg as the location, we are also open to candidates from other locations including Spain, the Netherlands, and Italy. We encourage qualified applicants from these regions to apply, as we are considering candidates from these areas as well.
The Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) function has an important role to play in helping to achieve EY’s ambition to create long-term value as the world’s most trusted, distinctive professional services organization. We work hand in hand with the business to take services and solutions to market; bring our purpose, building a better working world, to life for our people, clients and communities; engage our people and build a high performing culture; and to build the commercial value and emotional resonance of the EY brand.
Through the collective power of BMC – including teams responsible for content development, editorial, webcasts, events-staging, strategy, planning and operations – we aim to build a better working world by driving commercial value through distinctive marketing and communications that deliver measurable market impact.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Brand and Marketing Manager for the Global Consulting service line with a passion for technology.
This role offers a unique chance to collaborate with top business technologists and contribute to EY's vision, shaping the trajectory of Technology Consulting. It is pivotal to EY’s reputation as a global leader in technology services and transformation consulting, enhancing our visibility and reputation in the market and with the world’s most important businesses and organizations across industries.
As a key player in the Global Consulting BMC team, and working closely with business leadership, you will help deliver B2B marketing campaigns that spotlight our distinctive position and expertise in tech and transformation with AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and more, including those on Microsoft, SAP and Service Now platforms.
Your key responsibilities
Be accountable for day-to-day delivery of agreed BMC plans and campaigns to build brand and help market-facing teams expand relationships and drive revenue with our top clients. Become an expert in our technology areas of expertise and offerings to inform and influence marketing campaigns across the firm. Work closely with SMEs (subject matter experts) to help develop and deliver: research-led thought leadership, internal positioning and messaging, client case studies, media articles, ey.com content, paid ads, social media assets and internal communications. Support Global and Regional event planning, execution and follow-up. Work with PR and Social teams to identify and pursue opportunities for Consulting business leaders to raise their profile in the market. Actively engage Global Consulting BMC team members and take on additional projects as required to contribute to overall team success. Proactively build relationships across the firm to activate and support campaigns within other areas of the business.
Skills and attributes for success
To qualify for the role you must have:
5-8 years of brand and marketing experience, mainly in B2B, preferably with tech product, service, consulting companies or marketing creative agency background. Excellent writing and communication skills. Good relationship builder and strong team player, comfortable working in a global, matrixed environment. Comfortable working with senior business leaders and good at building trust.
What we look for
We are looking for a brand and marketing manager, who is equally at home creating compelling creative and new messaging, innovative marketing solutions, understanding how to nurture client relationships, as well as managing various stakehlders with a can-do attitude and ability to build relationships quickly, will enable a successful candidate to make a real difference this exciting, multi-faced role.
What we offer Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build. EY | Building a better working world EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, type Option 2 (HR-related inquiries) and then type Option 1 (HR Shared Services Center), which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team or email SSC Customer Support at ssc.customersupport@ey.com