Marketing Manager
Remuneration: | market-related |
Benefits: | |
Location: | Johannesburg |
Job level: | Mid/Senior |
Type: | Permanent |
Company: | Ad Talent Africa |
Job description
Who are we: A premier private higher education institution.
Who are we looking for : A Marketing Manager with private education industry experience.
What will you do:
- Responsible for creating and driving the development and implementation of the marketing strategy of the Company, including management of the marketing team.
- Strategic development and execution of external and internal marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness and increase student numbers.
- Effective management of marketing budget, development/growth of marketing team and collaboration with external suppliers to optimise return on investment and achieving the company’s objectives and key results
- Management of strategic marketing and customer relationship activities
- Build and expand the presence of the company and its brands
- Oversee the creative and strategic development and improvement of external and internal marketing initiatives, including inter alia the Company’s advertising and public relations campaigns to ensure growth
- Manage the development and maintenance of the Company’s website
- Appoint and manage external marketing suppliers to optimise return on investment and achieve the company’s objectives and key results
- Management of company events including open days and student functions
- Collaboration with the company’s sales team vis-à-vis secondary school visits
- Collaboration with the company’s sales team vis-à-vis keeping track of marketing campaign effectiveness in driving leads and sales
- Drive increased revenue and profit to achieve the Company`s growth through marketing initiatives
- Strategically analyse and report on marketing initiatives and lead and sales outcomes to inform marketing decisions and business opportunities
- Analyse customer insights, consumer trends, competitor and market analysis, and marketing best practices to build successful strategies
- Assist in the development and maintenance of relationships with prospective customers and various business partners
- Assist in the planning and coordination of business plans and the penetration of new markets
- Developing the marketing team and managing their day-to-day activities.
What do you need:
• Relevant degree and qualifications
• Three+ years in a similar role or five+ years in a strategy and/or brand management role at an agency or in a marketing department
• Experience in the private education industry
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• A high level of communication, listening and negotiation skills
• Ability to deliver on both creative and business objectives
• The ability to motivate and build rapport with people
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team
Requirements
- Brand Management
- Team Leadership
- Marketing
- Business Development
- Data
- Insights
Posted on 11 Apr 15:15, Closing date 11 May