Performance Marketing Lead

3 days ago

midrand, gauteng, South Africa Talent Full-time R 2 Contract

Overview

Salary: R900,000 – R1,500,000 per annum

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Citizenship Requirement: South African nationals only

We're looking for a results-driven Performance Marketing Lead to shape and execute the marketing strategy for the Africa & Middle East (AME) region , focusing on Small Business and Accountants.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the AME Small & Accountants marketing strategy and execution, aligned with regional revenue targets.
  • Own and deliver demand generation plans across customer acquisition, cross-sell, upsell, and retention.
  • Interlock with regional leadership, sales, and performance teams to optimise outcomes.
  • Set and manage the strategic and tactical marketing plan across all relevant channels.
  • Drive weekly trading performance reviews and optimisation through strong interlock with sales and global campaign hubs.
  • Manage marketing budget, reporting on key KPIs including units, ARR, trials, SQOs, MQLs, CPA, and LTV:CAC.
  • Collaborate closely with UKIA digital and campaign teams to prioritise and execute high-performing campaigns.
  • Lead and mentor a team of two direct reports and one intern, while influencing broader marketing teams and stakeholders.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a marketing management role.
  • Proven success in performance-driven, sales-led environments.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a track record of hitting marketing KPIs.
  • Deep understanding of digital and assisted sales funnels; B2B, B2C, and channel marketing experience is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated success in digital and field marketing campaigns.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and senior stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Experience working in matrixed organisations and managing multi-team collaboration.
  • High levels of accountability, resilience, and adaptability.

Why Apply?

  • Competitive salary with room for growth and influence.
  • Opportunity to lead in a dynamic, high-performance marketing environment.
  • Work at the intersection of strategic planning and hands-on execution.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking organisation with a global footprint and strong regional focus.

Additional Details

  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Marketing
  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting