University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (Pty) Ltd (USB-ED) is the private company within Stellenbosch University offering management and leadership development short courses for companies and individuals across Africa and beyond. USB-ED has an exciting position for a Portfolio Marketing Manager.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this role will be based at our USB-ED Office in Bellville, Cape Town.

The successful candidate will be the go-to person for acquisition marketing across portfolios. This individual will be accountable for the development of the portfolios’ overall marketing strategies, budget, promotional campaigns (ATL & BTL) and guiding the market research thereof, with an overall view to achieving revenue/sales targets and broader marketing objectives.

There is a requirement for this successful candidate to be future-focused, demonstrated through active identification of market growth opportunities relevant to this portfolio. Efficient and effective cross-functional partnering with internal and external stakeholders is critical to role success.

Additional requirements for this role include but are not limited to:

• analysing campaign data, produce insights and related actions, develop portfolio-specific marketing strategies focused primarily on 1) curating media messaging that will attract new customers to enable the business to scale and 2) identifying gaps in the market;
• mobilizing the business to act on opportunities;
• controlling the portfolio(s) marketing budget(s)
• generating reports to link marketing investment to revenue;
• curating design briefs and generate game-changing ideas, compile presentations and present at senior level, engage confidently with clients, faculty and high profile speakers.
• developing and managing of the portfolios’ marketing budget(s) as well as campaign reporting.

Seniority level: Mid – Senior
Employment type: Permanent
Minimum qualification: University degree in marketing/communication or similar.
Minimum Work experience: Six to eight years’ broad experience in marketing roles including a\ minimum 2 years’ in a  Marketing Manager or similar role.

 Apply for this role if you can answer “YES!” to all or most of the following questions:

• Do you consider it important that your work contribution extends beyond the bottom line to impact the hearts and minds of individuals and companies?
• Are you a high-energy and creative team player ready to join a close-knit and hardworking team of passionate marketers?
• Are you a “glass half full” type of person?
• Do you have at least two years’ experience in a marketing manager or a similar role?
• Do you have proven experience developing marketing strategies and related implementation plans?
• Are you comfortable (with proven experience) curating and managing a marketing budget?
• Are you familiar with CRM and marketing automation systems and processes?
• Are you an excellent communicator and collaborator who can engage confidently with all levels of roles to secure buy-in?
• Are you truly adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, always-changing, never-boring environment?

Important: Please include a brief motivation letter as to your suitability with your CV.

Commencement of duties: 1 January 2020 or as soon as possible
Closing date: 31 October 2019 
Application: To apply, please submit your CV to Rochall Daniels at

moc.de-bsu@tnemtiurcer

Enquiries: Direct application-related enquiries to Bianca Solomon at

moc.de-bsu@nomoloS.acnaiB

NOTE: USB-ED is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of USB-ED and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. The job advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing. In line with USB-ED’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, we welcome and encourage candidates with disabilities to apply.

Should no feedback be received from USB-ED within three weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

USB-ED reserves the right not to make an appointment

Posted on 18 Oct 14:27