Marketing Manager

4 days ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

**Business Unit**:Marketing

**Function**:Marketing Management

**Date**:13 Dec 2024
- Discovery - Marketing
- Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing Manager

**About Discovery**
- Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, we are passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within society.

**Key Purpose**
- Experiential marketing, also called "engagement marketing," is a marketing strategy that invites an audience to interact with a business in a real-world situation. Using participatory, hands-on and tangible branding executions, the business shows its customers not just what the company offers, but what it stands for.
- The Experiential Marketing Manager role is an integral part of a team specialising in experiential marketing initiatives. Properties include the brand ambassadors’ programme, sports and lifestyle events and initiatives, consumer engagements and other marketing extensions.
- This position is expected to deliver creative solutions that foster lasting relationships with consumers and the broader South African community. We are looking for a leader to develop programmes and implement cutting-edge ideas that reflect our company’s innovative spirit.
- The position requires collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and to help identify unique opportunities to deliver against business objectives, while carefully tracking budgets and results.

**Responsibilities**

**To manage and deliver experiential marketing assets by**:
**Functioning as a thought leader with significant knowledge of all aspects of experiential marketing, including cutting-edge techniques to engage and excite the consumer.**
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape (strengths, weaknesses and opportunities), digital and social media to inform all existing activity and/or inspire the development of new executions and experiences.
- Be a student of consumers, of competitors and culture. Listen, learn and mine insights that direct the brand into amazing places.

**Develop creative as well as seed ideas for experiences based on marketing strategy, messaging and objectives.**
- Write conceptual content and deliver it in a compelling way in order to achieve buy in.
- Interpret consumer insights and develop and build strategies to deliver on marketing objectives.
- Lead integration amongst the various marketing, advertising and PR partners to ensure consistent brand identification and exposure.
- Provide aesthetic oversight to projects, evaluate and select creative (art and copy) pertaining to the portfolios assets (brand ambassadors’ programme, sports and lifestyle events and initiatives, consumer engagements and other marketing extensions).

**360° event / project management from scheduling to real time execution.**
- Oversee all event planning estimates for project scope. Manage schedules and resource requirements.
- Develop and manage assigned project budgets ensuring programmes are properly budgeted, estimated, and scheduled.
- Develop and manage assigned project plans to ensure milestones are met to a global standard.
- Proactively direct and manage multiple assignments on time and on budget.

**Deliver both internal and client-facing proof of accomplishment.**
- Responsible for overall quality and presentation of project work and effectively developing and communicating marketing strategies and creative standards.
- Own post-mortem ROI evaluation/event follow-ups.

**Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to**:

- Overall sponsorship management.
- Key input in developing marketing and sponsorship strategies.
- Management of the brand ambassadors and ensuring maximum effectiveness in relation to portfolio businesses.
- Deploying multiple touchpoints effectively to underpin a Discovery-worthy brand experiences.
- Co-ordination of suppliers, and communications to, Discovery communities, including social media and PR coverage.
- Liaising with advertising agencies, writing and managing creative briefs.
- Ensuring that briefs are met timeously.
- Ensuring that events are planned and executed appropriately.
- Managing the production of print and promotional items for sponsorships.
- Managing procurement and budget control processes.
- Ensuring that all sponsorship queries are responded to timeously.
- Monitoring the implementation progress of experiential marketing plans for sponsorships.
- Production of monthly reports, status reports, project reports.
- Managing sponsorship queries and feedback - telephonic and written.
- Unpacking complex business needs and providing creative solutions considering all stakehold

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Jobted ZA C2 Full time

    About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and driven Marketing Manager with a strong grasp of SME marketing, channel marketing expertise, and proven campaign management skills. This role will collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing, the broader marketing team, and key stakeholders across the organisation to enhance brand visibility and drive demand...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sandton, South Africa PMG Recruitment Full time

    About the RoleWe are looking for a dynamic and driven Marketing Manager with a strong grasp of SME marketing, channel marketing expertise, and proven campaign management skills. This role will collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing, the broader marketing team, and key stakeholders across the organisation to enhance brand visibility and drive demand...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa PMG Recruitment Full time

    About the Role We are looking for a dynamic and driven Marketing Manager with a strong grasp of SME marketing, channel marketing expertise, and proven campaign management skills. This role will collaborate closely with the Head of Marketing, the broader marketing team, and key stakeholders across the organisation to enhance brand visibility and drive demand...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sandton, South Africa Neptune Full time

    Hello… an exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Group Marketing, Brand & Communications area.  We are looking to recruit a Marketing Manager. Role Objectives: The Marketing Manager role in Hollard’s’ Brand & Communications portfolio is responsible for delivering insight-driven integrated marketing plans to drive the marketing...

  • Marketing Manager

    6 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Green Marble Recruitment Consultants Full time

    **Marketing Manager** Calling all Marketing Managers with a love for sports! A well-established Retailer based in Sandton is looking for an experience professional with proven success in leading corporate marketing and communication strategies in the Retail industry. We are looking for an expert in the technical, conceptual, and content development of...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Bright Placements Full time

    Our client is seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to lead and coordinate strategic marketing initiatives for their luxury lodge group. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing brand visibility, driving engagement, and executing comprehensive marketing strategies for their individual property brands.Key Responsibilities:Formulate, manage, and...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Key Responsibilities:Formulate, manage, and implement strategic marketing and brand initiatives.Oversee daily operations of the in-house marketing team and liaise with external resources.Develop and maintain a cohesive social media strategy, focusing on storytelling and audience engagement.Identify and collaborate with relevant media and influencers to...

  • Marketing Manager

    6 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Lexdan Full time

    Lexdan is assisting a consumer goods company with their search for a Marketing Manager, based in Sandton. The Marketing Manager role requires: - drive branding, have responsibility for budget of department - strategic planning, aligning plan to company goals - business development, executing company operating plan - analysis of market research reports -...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa H&S Labour Brokers Full time

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIESManagement of the day-to-day output required by the in-house marketing team and external resources.Responsible for the complete and successful execution of marketing strategies across all the brands.Drive and maintain a cohesive social media strategy by providing guidelines for storytelling, developing dynamic content, increasing...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

    **Business Unit**:Marketing**Function**:Marketing Management**Date**:5 Dec 2024- Discovery - Life Marketing Marketing Manager - **About Discovery** - Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own...

  • Marketing Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Sandton, South Africa Talent Sam Full time

    Our client is one of the oldest IT support and IT solutions company in the UK. We are looking for a qualified Marketing Manager to join their team.Role OverviewAs the Marketing Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping our brand identity and driving customer engagement. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing...

  • Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

    **Business Unit**:Marketing**Function**:Marketing Management**Date**:14 Nov 2024**Discovery Bank | Marketing Manager** **About Discovery** - Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align...

  • Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Sandton, South Africa Bright Placements Full time

    An exciting position is available with a leading luxury and lodge group based in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The candidate should be qualified in marketing with a tertiary completed qualification and own transport. Requirements: - Marketing and/or Communications qualification - Marketing Management experience: 5 years - Highly organised and able to work in a...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Givaudan Full time

    Step into our world of creativity and joy! Marketing Manager - Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Full time

    An exciting position is available with a leading luxury and lodge group basedin Bryanston, Johannesburg. The candidate should be qualified in marketingwith a tertiary completed qualification and own transport.Requirements:- Marketing and/or Communications qualification- Marketing Management experience: 5+ years- Highly organised and able to work in a...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sandton, South Africa Bright Search Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Full time

    An exciting position is available with a leading luxury and lodge group basedin Bryanston, Johannesburg. The candidate should be qualified in marketingwith a tertiary completed qualification and own transport.Requirements:Marketing and/or Communications qualificationMarketing Management experience: 5+ yearsHighly organised and able to work in a fast-paced...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Sandton, South Africa Wild Dreams Hospitality Full time

    Candidate requirements:Marketing Degree or Diploma (Happy to consider a Communications qualification as well)Min of 5 years experience (Experience within the luxury hospitality sector would be beneficial)Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independentlyWell organisedThe ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to think on...

  • Marketing Manager

    2 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Wild Dreams Hospitality Full time

    Candidate requirements:Marketing Degree or Diploma (Happy to consider a Communications qualification as well)Min of 5 years experience (Experience within the luxury hospitality sector would be beneficial)Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independentlyWell organised The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to think on...

  • Marketing Manager

    6 months ago

    Sandton, South Africa Blueion Support Services Full time

    Responsible for the online Casino product, its customers and overall ROI. - Own the monthly and quarterly Casino communication plan and ensure impeccable planning and end to end execution of campaigns (this includes campaign briefing, defining customer segments, brainstorming with copywriters and designers, signing off assets and marketing materials and...

  • Marketing Manager

    1 month ago

    Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

    **Business Unit**:Marketing**Function**:Marketing Management**Date**:5 Nov 2024**Marketing Manager - Health** **About Discovery** - Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those...