Marketing Manager: Commercial at Ackermans

• This is not a “keep the lights on” marketing role.
• We’re looking for a senior commercially sharp, future-focused Marketing Manager to help shape the next chapter of growth at Ackermans.
• You’ll lead the marketing strategy across our Cellular, Financial Services and +more portfolios - turning customer insight into campaigns, innovation, and measurable commercial results.
• This role is for someone who can connect the dots between brand, customer, and revenue. Someone who is equally comfortable developing strategy, interrogating performance, influencing senior stakeholders, and inspiring a high-performing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that drive market share growth, revenue, customer acquisition, and brand awareness.
• Lead impactful marketing campaigns, product launches, and customer engagement initiatives across Cellular, Financial Services, and +more.
• Drive customer acquisition, retention, and loyalty through customer-centric and data-driven marketing approaches.
• Grow and optimise digital marketing channels while identifying and implementing innovative marketing solutions and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align marketing activities with business objectives and maximise return on investment.
• Lead strategic projects that enhance customer value, improve efficiencies, and support the long-term growth and success of the Ackermans brand.
• Lead and develop a high-performing marketing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, capability building, and a culture of innovation.
• Manage marketing budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and maximising return on marketing investment.

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong understanding of marketing principles, brand management, market research, and product marketing.
• Good commercial and sales acumen, with the ability to drive customer acquisition, revenue growth, and customer loyalty.Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing, content marketing.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget planning, cost control, and ROI management.
• Ability to analyse data, track key performance indicators, and use insights to improve marketing performance and customer experience.
• Proficiency in marketing technologies, automation platforms, and emerging technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project leadership capabilities, with the ability to influence and collaborate cross functionally.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years’ experience in marketing or related commercial roles
• Experience in Cellular and/or Financial Services marketing.
• A strong track record of delivering revenue growth and measurable commercial outcomes
• Experience managing integrated, multi-channel campaigns in a retail or FMCG environment
• Deep digital, CRM and ROI Capability
• Demonstrated ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using Power BI
• The leadership energy to build both people and performance

If you’re ready to do work that moves beyond campaigns and makes a real commercial impact, we would love to hear from you.