Our client in the financial services sector has a 6 month contract position available for an Assistant Marketing Manager, who will be based at their Head Office in Tygervalley, Bellville.
This role will be responsible for assisting in developing and activating marketing plans in support of marketing strategies for the personal and commercial segments to strengthen the brand and maximize profitable revenue growth. The successful candidate needs to have a thorough understanding of the financial industry, with previous marketing 3-5 years marketing experience. You will provide support to Commercial and Personal Lines Marketing Manager in developing and executing marketing strategies and plans. In addition you will also:
- Conduct environmental scanning to inform marketing strategies and plans.
- Assist in translating marketing strategies into practical marketing plans and execute these in the identified target segments.
- Assist brand and marketing managers by coordinating both internal and external elements of campaign development and production.
- Liaise with other business units to ensure that initiatives are coordinated and to create a shared focus.
- Liaise with outsourced suppliers and manage integration across suppliers and communication channels.
- Monitor and track marketing activity.
- Closely monitor and track budgets and expense reports.
What will make you successful in this role?
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• At least 3 - 5 years related marketing experience in the financial services industry
• Proven experience in the advertising and media industry and related processes
• Exposure to the development of marketing plans and the successful development and execution thereof
• Practical experience in running integrated, through-the-line campaigns across traditional and digital media channels
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written
• Good Project management and problem-solving skills
• Good at building partnerships and solid relationships
• Innovative, creative and deadline driven
• FAIS qualification would be beneficial (e.g. NQF level 4 or 7 credits; RE or KI)
Knowledge and Skills
Corporate Branding and Identification
Market research
Reporting and Administration
Advertising and Promotional Campaigns
Personal Attributes
Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently
Decision quality - Contributing independently
Plans and aligns - Contributing independently
Optimises work processes - Contributing independently
