DraftLine Director at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Position Summary: 

We are seeking an inspirational and charismatic leader with a proven track record in building and directing high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, energetic, smart, and thoughtful, with a passion for innovation in the communications and marketing industry. This role involves driving acquisition, managing expenses with full P&L responsibility, and ensuring best-in-class strategy and execution of campaigns. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership & Team Management: 

• Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team to achieve and exceed goals. 
• Create an engaging and positive work environment that promotes wellness and diversity. 
• Develop and implement recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes. 

Strategic Planning & Execution: 

• Drive acquisition of work from brands, manage expenses, and maintain full P&L responsibility. 
• Set departmental goals and KPIs, and ensure teams meet/exceed targets.
• Monitor annual budgets and ensure cost avoidance targets are met. 

Innovation & Growth: 

• Stay ahead of industry trends and integrate new capabilities into our portfolio. 
• Research and implement new initiatives to drive service offerings, focusing on quality and cost efficiency.
• Drive the monetization of DraftLine’s ecosystem and explore opportunities to sell services externally. 

Stakeholder Management: 

• Ensure exceptional stakeholder experiences, as measured by feedback and net promoter scores. 
• Keep global and local stakeholders informed of company developments and performance updates. 
• Collaborate with VP, directors, partners, and global teams to achieve company objectives. 

Performance Monitoring: 

• Continuously monitor campaign performance, aggressively testing to improve ROI. 
• Develop business plans and monitor their efficacy and progress. 
• Prepare and present 1-year and 3-year plans for DraftLine. 

Profile:

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant tertiary qualification. 
• 5-10+ years of experience effectively leading high-performing teams, preferably in an agency environment. 

Skills & Competencies: 

•  Knowledge of KPI setting and management for performance marketing excellence. 
• Proven ability to grow and lead cross-functional teams (Business Intelligence, Digital Products, Creative, Development, Social Media, Analytics). 
• Excellent communication and client servicing skills with a passion for client retention. 
• Strong business acumen and operational know-how to run and grow a complex start-up. 
• Digitally savvy with an in-depth understanding of how technology can transform a business. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. 
• Extensive experience driving excellent ROI for stakeholders using superior marketing and technology solutions.