Marketing Manager - Epping at Status Staffing

Our client, based in Epping, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to drive brand growth and lead marketing strategies within the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification, 5–7 years of marketing experience, including 2–3 years in a management role, and strong knowledge of brand management, digital and trade marketing. Experience in FMCG, food, or manufacturing is advantageous. Strong leadership, analytical, organisational, and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential.
REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5–7 years of marketing experience, including at least 2–3 years in a marketing management or senior leadership role.
• Experience in FMCG, food, ingredients, manufacturing, or a related industry would be advantageous.
• Proven managerial experience, including the ability to manage people, agencies, marketing campaigns, and budgets.
• A sound understanding of marketing principles, brand management, trade marketing, digital marketing, and customer marketing.
• Experience working closely with sales teams in a commercially driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate marketing performance, interpret data, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, and experience using relevant business systems.
• A strong understanding of the FMCG industry would be advantageous.
• Confident leader: Able to manage a team, make decisions, and take accountability with minimal supervision.
• Commercially minded: Understands how marketing contributes to business growth and profitability.
• Hands-on and solutions-focused: Proactive in solving problems and driving initiatives forward.
• Structured and organized: Able to manage multiple brands, projects, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.
• Analytical: Uses data, KPIs, and commercial results to inform decisions.
• Creative yet practical: Balances innovative thinking with realistic execution and budget constraints.
• Collaborative: Builds strong working relationships with Sales, New Product Development (NPD), Operations, and external partners.
• Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced business environment with diverse products, customers, and marketing requirements.

DUTIES:
Marketing Leadership and Management:

• Lead, develop, and manage the marketing team, including brand and customer marketing functions.
• Oversee day-to-day marketing operations, priorities, resource allocation, and delivery.
• Translate strategic marketing objectives into actionable plans, campaigns, and measurable KPIs.
• Manage marketing budgets, timelines, and performance reporting.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Brand and Campaign Management:

• Oversee the implementation of marketing strategies across multiple B2B and consumer brands.
• Manage integrated campaigns across digital, trade, retail, customer, and promotional channels.
• Ensure brand consistency and quality across all marketing activities.
• Oversee product launches, promotional campaigns, marketing materials, and brand activations.
• Manage external creative, digital, and media agencies, ensuring quality, efficiency, and value for money.

Customer and Trade Marketing:

• Collaborate closely with Sales to develop and execute marketing initiatives that support customer acquisition, product penetration, and sales growth.
• Oversee trade marketing programmes, in-store activations, merchandising, point-of-sale materials, and customer promotions.
• Support marketing activities across various sales channels, including retail, wholesale, and food-related business sectors.
• Ensure marketing programmes are practical, commercially relevant, and aligned with sales priorities.

Digital Marketing and Performance:

• Oversee digital marketing activities, including social media, Google Ads, websites, and online sales channels.
• Manage digital agencies and establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
• Monitor campaign performance, website traffic, lead generation, conversions, and return on digital investment.
• Identify opportunities to optimize digital spending and improve marketing effectiveness.
• Use data and insights to inform marketing decisions and future strategies.

Marketing Performance and Commercial Accountability:

• Establish and monitor meaningful marketing KPIs across brands, campaigns, and channels.
• Evaluate campaign effectiveness and marketing return on investment.
• Manage marketing expenditure and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Provide regular performance reports, insights, and recommendations.
• Ensure marketing activities deliver measurable value and contribute to overall business growth.

HOURS:

• Monday to Thursday: 07:00 – 16:00
• Fridays: 07:00 – 14:15