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. Send your application to #J-18808-Ljbffr