Marketing Director - Southern Africa Markets

A great opportunity has arisen for a Marketing Director to join a leading Global FMCG company based in Johannesburg.Client DetailsOur client is a leading Global FMCG Company based in Johannesburg.DescriptionAs the Marketing Director, you will look after the Southern African Markets and more specifcally be responsible for:Accountable for all Marketing activities across the Consumer portfolio.Meet the everyday needs of South & Southern Africa consumers by building consumer preferred and expert recommended brands, differentiated by science and insight-driven innovation.Responsible for all South and Southern Africa territoriesManages an annual marketing budgetPortfolio management and new product launches (innovation)Manages the strategic alliances between the company and media agencies, creative agencies and other suppliers.Lead digital transformation strategy, setting digital council, establishing clear governance to evaluate performance on digital/social optimized by channel, consumer.Lead digital capability building with team including the following: digital research into consumer behaviours, managing website and social assets performance and guiding on content, SEO, eCRM, social media, mobile/portable, digital innovation, etc.Responsible for the co-ordination of cross-functional activities between Marketing, Commercial Excellence, Sales and Global Support Functions within the companyAccountable for growing quality expert recommendations, achieving brand recommended most often status and growing purchases through improved recommendation conversion.Attract, develop, promote and retain key talentProfileThe successful candidate will have the following:A university degree essentialMinimum 10 year''s experience within multinational organisationSolid track record in Marketing within FMCG sectorEnd to end marketing experience from strategy, innovation brief to activationExperience in digital marketing is essentialPrior regional experience will be an added advantageStrong management, team building and team development skills and experience in order toeffectively manage, coach and mentor and lead the Marketing team.Job OfferGreat opportunity to form part of the leadership team for a leading Global FMCG companyCompetitive Salary Package