Job title : Marketing Ops Manager (Pretoria)
Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : October 24, 2025
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Job Purpose
The Marketing Operations Manager will be responsible for providing leadership and management of the marketing team and function for the business unit, including the planning and delivery of various gaming marketing initiatives.The role will collaborate with central marketing and operations management in customising and co-ordinating the unit’s Customer Experience plans (including promotions, activations and Loyalty Programme); ensuring database integrity; and implementing digital marketing campaigns to support the business in maximising footfall to the property.In so doing the role will support the customer acquisition, growth, reactivation and retention plans and build the unit’s brand as the hospitality brand of choice.The role will also focus on building a solid marketing talent pipeline to support innovative and sustainable marketing solutions.Key Performance Areas
Core Behavioural competencies :
AnalysingCreating solutions (Deciding; Innovating)Taking action (Initiating; Organising; Taking ownership)Implementing skills (Managing projects, driving results, creating customer experiences)Controlling (risks, results and relationships)Relating (connecting, valuing diversity, interacting)Integrating (Collaborating; Managing conflict)Influencing ( Persuading; Informing; Coaching)Leading PeopleMaintaining focusEmotional maturityTechnical / Proficiency competencies :
Industry knowledgeMarketing researchEnglish Verbal & Written Communication skillsFinancial & Business AcumenDigital acumen including Social Media platforms.Networking skillsCultural understanding & protocolBusiness Intelligence interpretationProficient Computer Skills (MS Office / Opera / Single View of the Customer)Delivered Marketing Plans & ResultsUnderstand the business strategy and develop objectives and delivery plans for the business unit marketing function to enable increased footfall to the propertyProvide input into new and innovative marketing plans and leverage relationships to promote revenues and competitive edge and support the operationalisation of the gaming strategyCollaborate with the central marketing teams to grow the unit’s Gaming brand across various online platforms and social media channels to increase customer recognition and grow interest and excitement around the brand as the casino brand of choiceConduct market research collection, analysis, and interpretation of data and business intelligence tools to provide a clear view of customer preferencesInfluence and co-ordinate promotions and activations (including events, entertainment) by determining and evaluating customer trends and preferences; and adapt plans to meet changing business prioritiesCollaborate with operations to develop retention and acquisition plans to identify opportunities for new acquisition, site visitations and revenue spendInvestigate and compile a client synopsis which provides specific value add information that informs decision makingConduct meet-and-greets and entertain whenever requiredMonitor and audit the unit’s customer relationship database to ensure the data is complete and accurate and provides consistent and reliable insights into the unit’s customers, their preferences and feedbackDevelop and measure marketing campaigns (including digital) to support the achievement of Gaming business objectives, based on BI insights and data analysesSupport VIP and key customer relationships to grow customer visitation, acquisition and retention targetsMeasure and report on the ROI impact of various marketing initiatives and activations, including digital marketing campaignsCampaign Management
Define and adapt the business unit CVP as requiredCollaborate with central Marketing teams to create a strong and consistent brand identity for and online reputation management the business unitDevelop and co-ordinate multi-channel acquisition campaigns both online and offline in line with available budgetCo-ordinate and manage logistics and execution of promotions and activation eventsDevelop and complete the planning of promotions / campaigns and entertainment events that are relevant to the target market and innovative (fresh) in approachCollaborate with the central marketing team to develop initiatives and online content to promote the unit including SEO; Paid media; Social mediaProvide innovative solutions and campaign objectives for the delivery of strategic objectives at a unit level Monitors implementation to ensure that the campaigns and objectives are rolled out as per planAttend events to leverage opportunities to acquire new business and build solid relationships with key customersAuthorise proofs on all content and manage the distribution of brochures and marketing collateral and toolkits across the unitCollect feedback from internal stakeholders regarding campaign success and post-mortem evaluationsDelivered Loyalty Management
Liaise with central Marketing to develop retention and acquisition campaignsManage and monitor the implementation of the Loyalty Programme for the unitManage the customer database hygiene to ensure thorough and accurate data is available for analysisConduct analyses of customer data around their behaviour to enable customer-based solutions in growing footfall and spend and ultimately revenue for the unitCommunicates campaign and loyalty programme plans and activations with key stakeholdersMonitors implementation to ensure that the campaign is rolled out as per planUtilises and optimises relevant systems and its toolsAnalyse and report on the effectiveness of campaignsStakeholder Relationship Management
Communicates with internal stakeholders on marketing plans, ensuring their full understanding for implementationCommunicates and negotiates with external vendors, agents, entertainers, etc - builds and maintains strong relationships to ensure credibility and trust to leverage future businessLiaise with central sales and marketing departments to ensure synergy on objectives and campaignsBriefs and manages vendor contract deliverablesCommunicates and updates business unit team with regards promotions, events, entertainment happening across the complex so everyone is sufficiently informed of happeningsBudget Management
Responsible for the following financial processes for the Unit Marketing function including : Developing and managing the departmental budgetRevenue maximization activities and results (ROI)Cost and expense managementCapexPIP and forecastingProvide feedback on the financial report for the function Feedback on the ROI of campaigns and marketing initiatives and recommendationsPeople Management
Manage positive Employee relations within the departmentDrives a performance management cultureProvides direction and support to employees with regard to marketing initiatives, campaigns and innovationsProvides motivation and leadership to promote positive working relationshipsTrack, measure and enhance employee engagementIdentify and manage training, coaching and development requirements in line with plans and initiativesManage internal communication and development interventions to ensure competence levels of staff meet operational level requirements (right fit for the job)Source and Select talent as per EE planEnsure alignment with EE, SD and procurement strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achievedPerformance Management and coaching of staff to ensure KPA’s are achievedRequirements
Education
Minimum of a 3-year B Degree in Marketing or equivalentExperience
Minimum of 5 years’ marketing experience with 3 years in a PR and / or Promotions positionMarketing management experience is an advantagePreferably obtained within the casino and or hospitality environmentSkills and Knowledge
Meets the requirements for a key gaming licenceAbility to travel locallyAbility to work shifts that meet operational requirementsMedia / Advertising / Branding jobs