A leading company in the automative industry, with operations across retail, rental, and manufacturing is looking for an experienced Group Marketing Manager to join their team in Cape Town or Johannesburg. 

This is a strategic leadership role focused on orchestrating marketing excellence across digital and offline channels. The successful candidate will not be executing daily tasks but will lead, guide, and ensure excellence across all brand marketing initiatives. You will manage service providers and internal teams to deliver measurable growth and establish brand leadership. This position requires a visionary leader with strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate business objectives into effective, results-driven marketing strategies.

Key focus areas include:

• Taking complete ownership of all marketing and communication channels.

• Managing and guiding ATL, BTL, and TTL marketing activities.

• Leading the implementation of CRM, leads management, and marketing systems.

• Strengthening customer communication and community management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement integrated marketing strategies spanning digital, print, PR, and events.

• Ensure all marketing efforts directly support revenue growth and customer retention.

• Oversee cross-brand marketing calendars, campaign planning, and consistent messaging.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team.

Oversight, Performance & Governance

• Supervise and manage outsourced teams (web developers, SEO specialists, designers, paid search agencies, etc.).

• Ensure all digital assets (websites, social platforms) reflect brand excellence and UX/UI best practices.

• Review and approve creative direction to maintain consistent visual identity and tone of voice.

• Manage marketing budgets, ensuring efficient allocation and a strong return on investment (ROI).

• Oversee analytics reporting (Google Analytics, Looker Studio, CRM) to drive data-based decisions.

• Evaluate campaign effectiveness, monitor KPIs, and provide monthly performance reports to executives.

• Drive continuous improvement of the customer experience across all touchpoints.

• Lead innovation by identifying and implementing emerging technologies and enterprise-grade digital solutions.

• Direct traditional marketing initiatives (print, outdoor, in-store activations, events) and ensure seamless integration with digital campaigns. 

Requirements: 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

• 8–10+ years of experience in marketing management, preferably within retail, automotive, or franchise environments.

• Proven success in developing and leading end-to-end marketing strategies that drive measurable growth.

• Strong understanding of both digital (SEO, PPC, Social Media, Analytics) and traditional marketing disciplines.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Commercially astute, data-driven, and detail-oriented with strong project management capabilities.

• Solid understanding of CRM systems and digital transformation initiatives.

KPIs & Success Metrics

• Revenue Growth: Direct contribution to overall sales and lead quality.

• Brand Leadership: Increased brand visibility and engagement across target markets.

• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined processes and reduced marketing spend wastage.

• Customer Engagement: Improved customer satisfaction and retention metrics.

• Digital Performance: Higher conversion rates, lower Cost Per Acquisition (CPA), and improved ROI.

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Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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