Group Marketing and Communications Manager

Group Marketing and Communications Manager required in Pretoria.

Are you a strategic, hands-on marketing leader with a passion for agriculture, people, brands and commercial growth?

Our client in the Agricultural Industry is seeking an experienced Group Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the Group’s marketing, communications and brand strategy.

This is a senior leadership role for a commercially minded, results-driven individual who can combine strategic thinking with practical execution, identify growth opportunities, understand customer and market needs, and translate insights into measurable results.

The ideal candidate embraces creativity, innovation and digital transformation, uses data to inform decisions, and brings strong leadership and relationship-building skills — underpinned by a genuine "How can we help?" customer-focused approach.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Group’s marketing and communications strategy.
• Strengthen the brand, corporate identity and reputation.
• Drive commercial growth, demand generation, sales support and market share.
• Leverage market, customer and competitor insights to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead communications, content, digital platforms and social media.
• Ensure a consistent customer and brand experience.
• Drive digital innovation, AI, automation and marketing technology.
• Plan and manage campaigns, media, promotions, sponsorships and events.
• Manage the marketing budget, agencies, suppliers, analytics and ROI.
• Lead, mentor and develop the marketing team.
• Manage media and stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure effective marketing governance, policies and compliance.

Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications, Journalism or a related field.
• 5–8 Years’ senior-level experience in marketing, communications and/or brand management.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience developing and implementing marketing strategies.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of the agricultural sector and its customer markets.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English, both written and verbal.
• Strong digital, analytical, project management and MS Office skills.
• Exposure to commercial growth, demand generation, customer experience and digital marketing transformation will be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required.

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