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Marketing Head

Marketing Head

Execustaff • JHB - Western Suburbs, Gauteng, ZA
13 days ago
Job description

A well known manufacturing concern is seeking a seasoned marketing leader ready to drive transformational change. This pivotal role requires someone who excels in traditional brand marketing while championing digital innovation.

Requirements:
Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or post-graduate in Digital Marketing preferred)

Experience

  • 10 - 12 years marketing experience with 6 - 8 hears in Senior Marketing Management
  • Strong foundation in traditional brand and trade marketing
  • Minimum 5 years leading digital marketing initiatives or transformers programs
  • Proven track record managing marketing transitions and driving digital ROI

Technical Skills

  • Digital platforms: Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, TikTok
  • Analytics: Google Analytics 4, Adobe Analytics, market research methodologies
  • Automation; HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or similar
  • Traditional: ATL/BTL campaign management, trade marketing, brand development

Ideal:

  • FMCG or similar industry experience with digital transformation background preferred



Responsible for:
Digital Transformation Leadership

  • Lead the phased transition from traditional to digital-first marketing with a clear transformation roadmap
  • Implement marketing automation, CRM systems, and data-driven decision making
  • Build digital capabilities within the team through training, hiring and partnerships
  • Leverage data analytics, AI, and marketing technology to optimize performance

Integrated Marketing Excellence

  • Develop comprehensive brand strategies across BOTH digital (SEO/SEM, social, email, programmatic) AND traditional channels (ATL, BTL, trade marketing, events)
  • Manage total marketing budget with optimal allocation between digital and traditional based on ROI
  • Create omnichannel customer experiences integrating online and offline touchpoints
  • Oversee product launches, packaging, pricing, and promotional campaigns across all channels

Traditional Marketing Foundations

  • Maintain brand consistency and equity across all platforms - digital, print, in-store, and experiential
  • Strengthen relationships with trade partners, retailers, and distributors
  • Continue excellence in brand building, market research, and consumer insights
  • Ensure smooth business continuity during the digital transformation
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Marketing Head • JHB - Western Suburbs, Gauteng, ZA