Area Manager: Funeral - George (Western Cape) at AVBOB South Africa

Description

• We are looking for a capable individual with strong marketing skills to implement  marketing plans and compliance control systems in accordance to the companies standards and to ensure that  provincial objectives  are met.
• You will be working for a company that is over 100 years old with strong values which are customer centric.  In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package.  You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan, develop, maintain and implement the marketing plan and compliance control systems in accordance with the companies standards and specifications
• Provides feedback and reports on marketing activities
• Implements company policy within the province
• Managing, compiling and implementing production and/or performance standards
• Liaise with internal and external clients 
• Determines market needs and tendencies 
• Prepares and recommends marketing objectives, policies and standards for approval. 
• Compiles monthly, quarterly and annual reports, recommendations and statistics To implement control systems and conduct audits according to policy and procedure to safeguard the business
• Manage compliance and marketing events within the provincial region to ensure that the objectives are realised
• Actively participate with managers and all relevant stakeholders in the process of developing and improving relationships, so that objectives are met
• Manage profitability and compile reports in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Coordinate training needs and ensures that Funeral Agents trains their employees on AVBOB processes

Requirements

• A Diploma/ Degree in Marketing or a relevant tertiary qualification
• Three (3) years marketing experience in the Funeral and Insurance industries
• Solid knowledge on SHEQ policies and procedures
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A valid driver’s licence
• Must be willing to travel
• Solid knowledge of audit procedures
• Business and functional experience in the funeral industry will be an advantage
• Marketing experience is essential
• Good financial management experience will be a definite advantage