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Marketing Manager (JB6188)
Marketing Manager (JB6188)
Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Salary: Market Related, based on experience
A respected direct-selling business with a national footprint is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to step into a pivotal leadership role. This is a company that genuinely values its people, operates with a strong family-oriented culture, and has built a well-structured, high-performing environment where both the business and its people are set up to thrive.
This is not a fixer-upper role. The team is established, the processes are solid, and the systems are in place. What is needed now is a confident, inspiring leader who knows how to elevate a team, keep momentum going, and translate smart strategy into meaningful results. Spanning consumer, Sales Force, corporate, and digital marketing, this is a broad, senior-level position with real scope to make your mark, without having to rebuild from scratch.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Brand Communication, Digital Marketing, Business Management, or equivalent field, with an Honours degree being advantageous
8 to 10 years of marketing experience, with at least 4 to 5 years in an integrated marketing leadership role managing a team of 5 or more
Proven track record developing and executing integrated marketing strategies, brand plans, and multi-channel campaigns
Demonstrated experience leading creative, digital, communications, production, and operational marketing teams
Background in FMCG, online retail, wholesale, or distribution environments is strongly preferred, brick and mortar retail experience alone is not a fit for this role
Experience managing product launches, catalogue production, campaign development, and distributor communication
Solid understanding of AI-supported marketing tools and modern marketing technologies
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, ICT, Finance, and Executive Leadership
Experience managing marketing budgets, suppliers, production partners, and external agencies
Strong command of analytics and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute an integrated marketing strategy aligned to overall business objectives, covering consumer and corporate marketing
Lead annual marketing planning, campaign prioritisation, and product launch strategy
Act as custodian of the brand portfolio and corporate identity, ensuring consistent standards across all channels and touchpoints
Approve marketing communication, creative direction, messaging, and content strategies across digital, print, retail, and Sales Force platforms
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a sizeable marketing team spanning creative and digital disciplines
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Merchandise, ICT, Operations, and Finance to improve business outcomes
Oversee the full campaign lifecycle from concept approval through to execution and post-campaign review
Manage content calendars and ensure timely delivery of social media, video, digital assets, catalogues, and communication
Oversee website strategy, customer journeys, SEO direction, and digital governance in collaboration with the Website and Performance Manager
Drive PR, media, influencer, and corporate communications strategies, ensuring consistent external messaging
Review marketing, website, social media, and campaign performance, translating analytics into actionable business recommendations
Champion the adoption of AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and marketing excellence
Report marketing performance and strategic recommendations to Executive Leadership
Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure marketing initiatives support business priorities
Keywords
Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Team Leadership, FMCG Marketing, Direct Selling, Sales Force Communication, SEO, PR, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Analytics, AI Marketing Tools, Northriding, Johannesburg, Fixed Term Contract
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng
Salary: Market Related, based on experience
A respected direct-selling business with a national footprint is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to step into a pivotal leadership role. This is a company that genuinely values its people, operates with a strong family-oriented culture, and has built a well-structured, high-performing environment where both the business and its people are set up to thrive.
This is not a fixer-upper role. The team is established, the processes are solid, and the systems are in place. What is needed now is a confident, inspiring leader who knows how to elevate a team, keep momentum going, and translate smart strategy into meaningful results. Spanning consumer, Sales Force, corporate, and digital marketing, this is a broad, senior-level position with real scope to make your mark, without having to rebuild from scratch.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Brand Communication, Digital Marketing, Business Management, or equivalent field, with an Honours degree being advantageous
8 to 10 years of marketing experience, with at least 4 to 5 years in an integrated marketing leadership role managing a team of 5 or more
Proven track record developing and executing integrated marketing strategies, brand plans, and multi-channel campaigns
Demonstrated experience leading creative, digital, communications, production, and operational marketing teams
Background in FMCG, online retail, wholesale, or distribution environments is strongly preferred, brick and mortar retail experience alone is not a fit for this role
Experience managing product launches, catalogue production, campaign development, and distributor communication
Solid understanding of AI-supported marketing tools and modern marketing technologies
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, ICT, Finance, and Executive Leadership
Experience managing marketing budgets, suppliers, production partners, and external agencies
Strong command of analytics and consumer insights to drive continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute an integrated marketing strategy aligned to overall business objectives, covering consumer and corporate marketing
Lead annual marketing planning, campaign prioritisation, and product launch strategy
Act as custodian of the brand portfolio and corporate identity, ensuring consistent standards across all channels and touchpoints
Approve marketing communication, creative direction, messaging, and content strategies across digital, print, retail, and Sales Force platforms
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a sizeable marketing team spanning creative and digital disciplines
Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Merchandise, ICT, Operations, and Finance to improve business outcomes
Oversee the full campaign lifecycle from concept approval through to execution and post-campaign review
Manage content calendars and ensure timely delivery of social media, video, digital assets, catalogues, and communication
Oversee website strategy, customer journeys, SEO direction, and digital governance in collaboration with the Website and Performance Manager
Drive PR, media, influencer, and corporate communications strategies, ensuring consistent external messaging
Review marketing, website, social media, and campaign performance, translating analytics into actionable business recommendations
Champion the adoption of AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and marketing excellence
Report marketing performance and strategic recommendations to Executive Leadership
Build trusted partnerships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure marketing initiatives support business priorities
Keywords
Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Brand Strategy, Content Strategy, Team Leadership, FMCG Marketing, Direct Selling, Sales Force Communication, SEO, PR, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Analytics, AI Marketing Tools, Northriding, Johannesburg, Fixed Term Contract
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.