Senior Product Marketing Specialist

2 days ago

Pinelands, Western Cape, South Africa Old Mutual Full time R600 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Let's Write Africa's Story Together

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

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Symmetry is a business in build mode, evolving, growing, and redefining what investment solutions should look like.

We're looking for a Senior Product Marketing Specialist to market Symmetry's product set to clients and the distribution channels. This is a senior, hands-on role that sits at the intersection of marketing, product, and distribution.

You'll translate complex investment concepts into clear, compelling narratives that drive understanding, engagement, and growth across Symmetry's investment product suite.Key responsibilities will include amongst others the following:

Marketing

  • Lead the product marketing efforts for Symmetry's investment capabilities and products. This includes both the development of product marketing plans and the execution thereof – in line with the organisation's broader marketing strategy.

Leadership and Direction

  • Communicate the actions needed to implement the product marketing strategy; explain the relationship to the broader organisation's business plan, mission, vision, and values and motivate colleagues across various functional areas to help deliver on goals.

Horizon Scanning

  • Explore and develop a detailed understanding of key themes and trends within the industry and beyond, to inform marketing strategies and product development/enhancements.

Marketing Impact Assessment

  • Collect and synthesise metrics and other data, and participate in reviews of marketing activities to identify possible improvements.

Marketing Campaign Development

  • Develop and drive campaigns (advertising, promotion, other marketing) and negotiate service-level agreements to ensure successful campaigns and value for money. Plan, coordinate, and execute on activities relating to campaigns.

Brand Positioning

  • Articulate the "why" behind our products by translating technical investment concepts into clear, client-friendly messaging, and partnering with investment and distribution teams to shape a distinct, compelling positioning for Symmetry's investment propositions.

Product Marketing Management

  • Take responsibility for all marketing aspects within the lifecycle of a product or set of products. From research, positioning, campaigning, communication and much more.

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Drive stakeholder engagement by arranging initiatives, meetings, events, and supporting materials to promote understanding and support.

Budgeting

  • Manage and report on the budget for all product marketing initiatives and activities.

Personal Capability Building

  • Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

These responsibilities offer an overview and a general outline of the role and are not exhaustive.

Qualifications and Experience required:
  • 7–10 years' product marketing experience in financial services. 
  • Understanding of investment products, as well as the adviser and institutional landscape will be advantageous.
  • Proven ability to translate technical investment language into clear, engaging client communications.
  • Strong project management skills – ability to juggle multiple priorities with precision and accountability.
  • Excellent writing, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Brand Development, Campaign Management, Change Management, Commercial Acumen, Cultural Awareness, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Managerial Accounting, Market Analysis, Media Management, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation, Target Market Segmentation

Competencies

Action OrientedBuilds Effective TeamsBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCultivates InnovationDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityManages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

11 December 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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