Our client based in the retail industry are currently seeking the skills of a Senior Marketing Manager to be based in Cape Town

Main job function 

Position the brands

Translate the business strategy into the marketing strategy/communications plan that supports the delivery of the BU goals

Drive the achievement of business goals and targets through compelling and engaging customer communications-inspirational content that converts to sales

Drive the execution of the integrated marketing communications plans

Manage and lead the business interface, integration into marketing and the Business Units

Budget and commercial management

People and stakeholder management

 Qualifications 

Relevant 4 year Diploma or Degree in retail/brand marketing/commerce/similar

 Criteria 

Solid (8-12 years) of retail/marketing and planning skills and experience

Demonstrated technical knowledge and awareness across all elements of marketing including all relevant digital media channels

Up to date with innovative business and marketing solutions

Ability to perform at multiple cross functional BU within the role and across Marketing

Understanding and working with GM on the understanding and interpretation of business financial figures and adherence with budget KPI’s

Experience in leading and managing complex teams

Understanding of translating a business/commercial strategy into an effective operational marketing strategy and communications plans with KPI’s

Experience in working and understanding customer data and insights

Interest and experience in Beauty, Home, customer and design advantageous

Passion for retail, fashion, product and customers

Stakeholder management and ability to communicate effectively and influence key stakeholders

Influencing and negotiating skills and impact at a senior level externally and internally

Budget management experience and customer data analytics an added advantage

Strategic and conceptual thinker

Ability to identify insights and translate strategy into plans/deliverables and a strategic implementer

Analytical skills to interpret customer data and insights, sales and then translate this into Integrated marketing plans

Big picture, thought leader and Business Partner with an enterprise view mind-set

Problem solver

Creative thinker

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.