Regional Product Marketing Specialist (Risk Specialist)

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Job Description

This role ensures the roll‑out of strategy in the regions. Key to the role is the knowledge of Old Mutual’s retail protection offering (mainly Old Mutual Protect, but also Greenlight) and the analysis of competitor product and activity and the positioning of Old Mutual’s profile in the regions. The incumbent is individually accountable for achieving results through own efforts over periods up to 3 months.

Requirements

• Markets the Old Mutual product set to the distribution channels.
• Keeps abreast of product development issues in the financial services industry.
• Identifies product marketing opportunities.
• Displays knowledge of competitor products and conducts comparative analysis.
• Develops and maintains relationships with distribution channels.
• Initiates, implements and monitors agreed marketing plans within the region.
• Assists Product Management, Product Marketing, Distribution Marketing, Regional Marketing Managers on the roll out of product marketing strategy in the regions.
• Plans and delivers formal presentations to channels, advisors and clients.
• Manages product marketing events, in order to strengthen the Old Mutual profile in regions.
• General : Undertakes the functions of stakeholder communication / engagement, primarily to regional distribution teams, implementation of activation plans, roll‑out and implementation of product launches, building of marketing support materials, delivery of training, and input in respect of product proposals, enhancements and tools
• Specific :

Product Performance

Stakeholder Management / Engagement

OR

Skills

Accounting, Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Brand Development, Budget Management, Commercial Acumen, Customer‑Focused, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Market Analysis, Media Management, Public Relations (PR) Management, Target Market Segmentation

Competencies

Business Insight Communicates Effectively Drives Results Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity Optimizes Work Processes Organizational Savvy Plans and Aligns

Education

NQF Level 7 – Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

20 October 2025, 23 : 59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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