Brand Manager - Private Client HNW at Investec

Description

• Investec Private Client & W&I International is seeking an experienced Brand Manager to oversee the complex project management of marketing deliverables, primarily focused on below-the-line (BTL), direct, and digital initiatives. This role requires effective execution and coordination with team members, business stakeholders, and agencies within a collaborative and collegiate environment.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven track record in brand management. A strong emphasis on execution and high-quality creative output is essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to banking and wealth management leads in Gauteng, identifying proactive opportunities based on a thorough understanding of the business and budget.
• Execute the co-created strategy and drive outcomes from inception to completion.
• Support wealth managers and bankers in retaining and acquiring new clients.
• Collaborate and integrate with national bank and wealth marketing teams.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in brand marketing.
• Proven track record of executional excellence and creativity.
• Strong general marketing knowledge coupled with business acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
• International markets exposure is advantageous. 

Core Competencies

• Strong action orientation with the ability to manage projects and campaigns end-to-end, focusing on measurable outcomes and learnings.
• The individual must be a strategic thinker capable of identifying opportunities and connecting business challenges with marketing solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proven track record in brand management, excelling in complex environments.
• Skilled in navigating diverse stakeholder relationships and adapting accordingly.
• Confident in evaluating creative work against objectives and brand guidelines, with the ability to push back when necessary.
• Experience working effectively in high-performance teams across multiple disciplines within a matrix structure.
• Capable of managing the production of collateral, content, and advertising to the highest standards.

Personality Attributes

• Action-oriented and results-driven, while prioritising relationships.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a strong business acumen.
• Collaborative with a focus on shared goals.
• Comfortable in operating in ambiguity and adapting to change.
• Proactive, curious, and resilient, able to shift from high-level strategy discussions to hands-on tasks as needed.
• Maintains composure under pressure and seeks constructive solutions to challenges.
• Must be willing to ask for help when necessary.