Senior Marketing & Business Development Specialist - Staff Solutions
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth
18 hour(s) ago
Permanent
Salary - Market Related
Our client is looking for an experienced, creative and commercially driven Senior Marketing & Business Development Specialist to join their growing marketing team.
This is a hands-on senior-level role suited to someone who can manage the marketing requirements of multiple clients across different industries while also contributing to the growth and development of the business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing campaigns, overseeing content and digital marketing activities, building strong client relationships and providing guidance to junior members of the marketing team.
This role requires someone who understands that effective marketing goes beyond social media posts. The focus is on building brands, generating leads, attracting new business and delivering measurable results.
This is a hands-on senior-level role suited to someone who can manage the marketing requirements of multiple clients across different industries while also contributing to the growth and development of the business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing campaigns, overseeing content and digital marketing activities, building strong client relationships and providing guidance to junior members of the marketing team.
This role requires someone who understands that effective marketing goes beyond social media posts. The focus is on building brands, generating leads, attracting new business and delivering measurable results.
Skills
business developmentcampaignsmarketingstrategyKey Responsibilities
- Develop and implement tailored marketing strategies for multiple clients.
- Manage client marketing campaigns from initial planning through to execution and reporting.
- Develop monthly content strategies and marketing calendars.
- Manage and oversee social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
- Assist with Google Ads, SEO, email marketing, website management and other digital marketing activities.
- Develop creative marketing concepts, campaigns and promotional initiatives.
- Coordinate graphic design, photography, video and other creative requirements.
- Review and quality-check marketing content before it is presented to clients.
- Monitor campaign performance, analyse results and recommend improvements.
- Prepare marketing reports and present campaign results and strategies to clients.
- Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships.
- Attend client meetings and develop a strong understanding of each client's business, target market and objectives.
- Identify additional marketing opportunities and services for existing clients.
- Provide guidance, support and direction to junior marketing team members.
- Assist with workload management, deadlines and quality control within the team.
- Identify potential new clients and business development opportunities.
- Assist with proposals, presentations and marketing packages.
- Conduct business development activities and follow up with prospective clients.
- Stay up to date with emerging marketing trends, platforms, technologies and opportunities.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in marketing, digital marketing, an advertising agency or a similar environment.
- Minimum Diploma in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications, Business Management or a related field.
- Equivalent relevant qualifications and substantial industry experience may be considered.
- Experience managing multiple clients, brands or marketing projects.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing and social media.
- Proven experience developing and managing marketing campaigns.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client relationship management and presentation skills.
- Good understanding of branding and content marketing.
- Experience in lead generation or business development will be advantageous.
- Experience guiding, supervising or mentoring junior marketing staff will be advantageous.
Advantageous Experience
Experience with the following will be beneficial:- Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
- Google Ads and Google Analytics
- Meta Business Suite
- LinkedIn marketing and advertising
- SEO and website management
- Email marketing and newsletters
- CRM systems
- Content creation and copywriting
- Basic photography, videography or video editing
- AI marketing tools and emerging digital marketing technologies
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be:- Creative, but commercially minded.
- Confident and professional when dealing with clients.
- Proactive and able to take ownership of their work.
- Results-driven, with a focus on measurable marketing outcomes.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple clients and deadlines.
- A strong communicator and confident presenter.
- Comfortable working independently while contributing to a team.
- Able to identify challenges and develop practical marketing solutions.
- Passionate about marketing, branding and business development.
- Comfortable taking on a senior role and providing guidance to others.
What We Expect From This Role
The successful candidate should be able to manage the full marketing process for a client:Understand the Business → Develop the Strategy → Plan the Campaign → Manage Execution → Measure Results → Improve Performance → Identify Further Opportunities
In addition to managing existing client requirements, the successful candidate will contribute to the company's growth by identifying potential new clients, developing business relationships and helping convert opportunities into long-term partnerships.
If you are an experienced marketing professional who enjoys working with different businesses, developing creative strategies, managing campaigns and seeing your work generate measurable results, we would like to hear from you.
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