Senior Marketing Manager

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Senior Marketing Man..

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Location:

sandton city, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Market-related

SUMMARY:
Senior Marketing Manager

POSITION INFO:

Are you a visionary marketing leader with a passion for driving brand excellence in the financial services sector? Our client, a holding company for some of South Africa''s leading financial service providers, is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to serve as the chief custodian of their prominent brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Development: Develop and drive the brand marketing strategy, ensuring strong commercial alignment between business goals and marketing initiatives.

Media & Communication: Lead the development of multi-mode communication and media strategies to target identified audiences and deliver against profit targets.

Financial Accountability: Take full responsibility for setting and managing function budgets, ensuring they align with organizational strategy and hit associated sales targets.

Insight & Innovation: Identify market opportunities and innovations based on comprehensive customer and competitor research.

Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with internal top management and external partners, including media agencies.

Leadership: Set the function’s strategy, manage team performance, and provide coaching to build organizational capability.

Requirements:

Education: A University Degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or an equivalent qualification is essential. A postgraduate qualification is considered an advantage.

Marketing Experience: At least 10 years of substantial general work experience in Marketing.

Leadership Experience: Minimum of 6 years of experience specifically managing a marketing team.

Industry Knowledge: Experience within the Financial Services Industry is highly advantageous.

Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office and standard office software.

Core Competencies: Proven ability to drive results, manage complexity, and maintain strategic mindset while demonstrating financial and commercial acumen.

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