Marketing Manager (Clothing, Footwear & FMCG) (Western Cape)

2024/06/03
Reference Number
PEP-1081
Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As a Marketing Manager at PEP, you'll play a pivotal role in devising and executing innovative marketing campaigns focused on delighting our customers. Your goal will be to drive foot traffic, boost sales, and build brand recognition with a specific focus on the Clothing, Footwear and FMCG divisions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you'll ensure our marketing efforts align with our company growth plan and exceed customer expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Leadership: Provide leadership to the team, guiding them to develop and execute customer-centric strategies in retail advertising environments.

  • Campaign Creation: Craft impactful marketing campaigns via digital, social media, email, and traditional channels to elevate customer satisfaction and loyalty.

  • Consumer Analysis: Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities that enhance the customer experience.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with the sales and merchandise teams to align marketing strategies with sales objectives and customer satisfaction metrics.

  • Budget Management: Effectively forecast marketing spend, manage marketing budgets, optimising spending and reporting on budgets and forecast.  

  • Creative Direction: Collaborate with the creative team to develop compelling marketing materials that resonate with our customers to drive consideration and conversion. 

  • Performance Analysis: Monitor campaign metrics, derive insights, and offer recommendations for continuous improvements focused on customer delight.

  • Partnership Building: Cultivate strong relationships with vendors, agencies, and business partners to innovate and elevate our customer-centric marketing initiatives.

Requirements

ROLE  REQUIREMENTS 

  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire a marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation and customer-centric thinking.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is advantageous.

  • Retail Marketing Experience: Demonstrated track record (5-8  years) in retail marketing, showcasing your understanding of retail trends and customer-centric strategies.

  • Data Proficiency: Proficiency in data analysis, leveraging insights to optimise customer-centric marketing strategies.
  • Good understanding of basic accounting and financial accounting is critical 

  • Computer Literacy: Google Suite 

  • Advertising experience in an agency environment will be an advantage 

  • Understanding the South African market segments is essential 

  • Competencies required: Proven marketing skills; Communication skills (with high quality writing skills and excellent presentation skills); Planning, organising and control; Problem assessment; Leadership and Innovation 

  • Willingness to travel. Own transport required 

Work Level
Management
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
Western Cape