Marketing Manager

A solid retail business in Queenstown, Eastern Cape is offering a stable role for a committed Marketing Manager.

You will join a close-knit team that values reliability and mutual respect. Do well here and the door to greater responsibility opens quickly. There is a strong sense of accountability and pride across the team. If you are the right person for this role, apply without hesitation.

The role includes weekend, public-holiday, and month-end trading periods typical of retail.

• Plan and execute events including product launches, trade shows, conferences, and experiential marketing activations.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, tracking expenditure and ensuring return on marketing investment is measured and maximised.
• Create high-quality content for various marketing channels including blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, press releases, and video scripts.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on marketing campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics, providing actionable optimisation recommendations.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats informing marketing strategy.

• Strong digital marketing skills including SEO, Google Ads, social media advertising, email marketing, and content management systems.
• Proficiency in marketing and analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, and Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Creativity and a passion for storytelling with ability to generate fresh ideas and innovative approaches to marketing challenges.
• Analytical mindset with experience in interpreting marketing data, identifying trends, and making data-driven recommendations.
• A degree or diploma in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field from a recognised tertiary institution.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills with the ability to create persuasive and engaging content for diverse audiences.
• A minimum of two to four years of marketing experience, either agency-side or client-side, with a proven track record of campaign success.