Sanlam Investments Group is one of South Africas largest investment management companies. We have a performance history spanning over 100 years, and offer a range of investment and financial planning solutions to protect and grow the long-term wealth of our clients.
We Take Particular Pride In
- Sanlams longevity and innovation
- People, teamwork and values
- A culture of diversity and commitment to growing our own timber
- Our robust, tested and proven pragmatic investment process and philosophy
What will you do?
The Email Marketing HTML Specialist is an integral part of the marketing function within Sanlam Investments. The incumbent should be a junior or intermediate HTML developer with abilities that extend from building and coding email, to managing various Wordpress websites in terms of onsite-updates and routine backend maintenance. With agency background ideally, the incumbent should illustrate a meticulous attention to detail, be familiar with marketing processes, be flexible and able to manage multiple simultaneous projects, and be confident enough to deal with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
What will make you successful in this role?
Qualifications/Experience
Matric and relevant tertiary qualification
Minimum of 2 3 years experience in Email HTML Marketing or similar role
Behavioural Competencies
Analytical and attention to detail.
Mature, self-motivated, efficient, reliable, focused and fast working.
Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
Good time management and the ability to multi-task effectively.
Able to manage client expectations and ensure effective and timeous execution of deliverables.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Technical Competencies
Background in email marketing and HTML coding.
Solid knowledge of HTML CSS coding
Knowledge of bulk email tools (IBM, Everlytic, Graphic Mail, etc.).
Knowledge of Wordpress CMS tools & plug-ins.
Proficiency in building Wordpress pages, and coding new requirements into existing websits.
Working knowledge of dev and test environments within corporate environments.
Technical proficiency of available web infrastructure (intermediate).
Knowledge of HTML design.
Competent in analytics and interpreting email marketing reporting.
Ability to interpret analytics and compile digital marketing, specifically email, reports.
Agency experience would be advantageous.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Questioning and listening skills.
Financial services background is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
Liaising with internals stakeholder regarding business briefs, and coding / designing the outputs accordingly.
Be responsible for supporting the email marketing function of the business.
Re-purpose existing email designs or designing new templates in line with email marketing best practice.
Image sourcing and picture editing for articles and home page banners.
Upload content to CMS (Wordpress)
Ensuring all content is maintained to a high-quality standard and kept updated.
A strong understanding of content management and marketing.
IT relationship management.
Turnaround time
The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.
The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.
