Marketing Channel Lead (CPT)

Media/Marketing/Sales
Cape Town – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A leading Academic Service Provider seeks to fill the dynamic role of a Marketing Channel Lead who will implement channel marketing strategies to achieve business objectives while measuring & optimizing marketing ROI across various channels. You will also define and communicate go-to-market frameworks, coordinate and manage events & product launches while collaborating with the Marketing team to develop and execute creative campaigns and promotional projects across various channels. You will require a suitable Marketing/Commercial Degree with 5 years of work experience in Marketing or Brand Management, with B2B and channel experience preferred & proficiency in Google Suite, Monday.com, Project Management platforms, and CMS tools.
 
DUTIES:
  • Marketing Strategy Execution: Implement channel marketing strategies to achieve business objectives.
  • ROI Management: Measure and optimize marketing ROI across various channels.
  • Demand Generation & Sales Support: Drive demand generation through channel marketing and support sales teams in reaching revenue targets.
  • Event Coordination: Plan and execute marketing events, product launches, and conferences.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with channel marketing initiatives.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Oversee CRM activities to nurture customer relationships and boost engagement.
 
Role Outputs:
Strategy & Market Awareness: Develop and implement channel strategies for target markets, ensuring customer awareness and maximizing ROI. Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to adjust strategies as needed.
Go-to-Market Alignment: Define and communicate go-to-market frameworks to align sales, marketing, and product development with business objectives.
Project Management: Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop and execute creative campaigns and promotional projects across various channels.
Event & Product Launch Management: Coordinate and manage events, product launches, and conferences, defining success metrics and executing effective promotional strategies.
Branding & Marketing Collateral: Implement branding direction, positioning, and marketing material procurement. Review and distribute collateral.
CRM & E-commerce Management: Manage CRM systems and e-commerce platforms, focusing on product descriptions and reviews to optimize ROI.
Email & Database Management: Coordinate email campaigns, manage emailer databases, and update product meta-data for retailer distribution.
Digital Content Management: Work with the Digital Lead to develop content for digital platforms, including copywriting for social media, websites, and email campaigns.
UX/UI & Web Strategy: Collaborate with team to implement UX/UI strategies to enhance user experience across digital platforms.
ROI Measurement & Analysis: Measure and optimize ROI across all marketing channels, including events, emailers, webinars, and podcasts.  
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
  • Relevant Degree (e.g., Commercial or Marketing Degree)
 
Experience/Skills –
  • At least 5 years of experience in Marketing or Brand Management, with B2B and channel experience preferred.
  • Proven expertise across the marketing mix.
  • Successful track record in a similar or related role.
  • Proficient in Google Suite, Monday.com, Project Management platforms, and CMS tools.
  • Strategic & Market Planning: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies with attention to detail.
  • Integrated Marketing: Understand integrated marketing and create compelling value propositions.
  • Customer Service: Focused on delivering exceptional customer service.
 
ATTRIBUTES:
Problem Solving: Provide creative, cost-effective solutions under pressure.
Communication: Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Interpersonal & Teamwork: Collaborative, flexible, innovative, and proactive team player.
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse data for informed decision-making.
Adaptability & Time Management: Capable of working under pressure, meeting deadlines, and remaining flexible.

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