General Sales and Marketing Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced General Sales and Marketing Manager who can elevate our sales performance and branding efforts in Cape Town. In this role, you will develop comprehensive marketing strategies, monitor market trends, and ensure alignment with our overall business strategy, contributing to our mission to deliver quality products.

Responsibilities

• Strategically drive growth through robust sales tactics and marketing initiatives.
• Engage directly with key clients to foster relationships and facilitate negotiations.
• Evaluate marketing performance against key performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards in all marketing activities.
• Coordinate various marketing projects across different platforms.
• Maintain budget oversight for the sales and marketing department.
• Utilize CRM systems for effective sales tracking.
• Lead stakeholder meetings to align sales and marketing objectives.
• Drive innovation in sales approaches to optimize performance.
• Regularly collaborate with senior management to communicate performance metrics.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business
• MBA preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of progressive experience in sales and marketing

Technical Skills

• Brand Management
• Market Research

Soft Skills

• Negotiation
• Team Building

Certifications

• Leadership Development Program Certification

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with SEO strategies: Understanding of SEO techniques to enhance online visibility.
• Understanding of customer journey mapping: Ability to map customer journeys for improved engagement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health cover and wellness programs
• Company-sponsored retirement benefits.
• Flexible work hours and the potential for remote work
• Access to continuous learning workshops and conferences

Company Culture

• Focus on Results: We emphasize achieving results through strategic actions and accountability.
• Employee Engagement: Our employees are encouraged to take initiative and engage actively in their work.
• Respect and Integrity: We believe in treating everyone with respect and maintaining high integrity standards.