HEAD OF MARKETING - UMHLANGA

Our client has an exciting opportunity available for a Head of Marketing to be based in Umhlanga. Were looking for a highly skilled Head of Marketing with comprehensive traditional and digital marketing knowledge and experience to drive the strategic growth of our marketing activities across multiple global markets. This role is integral to the success of our business and is responsible for scaling our existing marketing strategies, ensuring that all marketing activities contribute to the businesss day-to-day and long-term success, and are integrated with relevant business strategies.
This role is suited to a highly collaborative, flexible, adaptive, out of the box thinker with strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. You will apply your extensive experience to develop, implement and monitor differentiated and effective marketing strategies that align with, and support, business goals while continuing to grow and strengthen our position as an industry leader in a highly competitive sector.
You will be obsessive about understanding our competitors, our products and our customers, what they want and how we can deliver an unrivalled customer experience and product offering. The Head of Marketing will be responsible for the delivery of the companys branding, digital (including social media marketing) and traditional marketing market research including, but not limited to, product, competitor and consumer research & insights, product marketing, marketing communications, advertising, public relations, all creative functions, sponsorships, event management and community relations and engagement.


Minimum Requirements:
Relevant Degree or Diploma
Previous experience in Market, Brand Management, Digital Marketing, Communication and Sales
Must have Senior Leadership and Management experience
Valid drivers licence with own vehicle



Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning and Implementation
People Management
Business Development
Analytics & Reporting:

Skills and Competencies:
Able to build and maintain effective relationships
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Reporting and Analytics
Strong Business Acumen and in-depth market awareness
Must be a Strategic Thinker
Must be quality focused and results driven
Portray a strong sense of Accountability