Job Description

Business Unit: Marketing



Function: Marketing Management



Date: 3 Nov 2023





Discovery Group


Discovery Bank Marketing Manager


Are you a dynamic, innovative marketer with an entrepreneurial mindset and at least three years of management experience?


Then we want you to join our Discovery Bank marketing team and help us dazzle our clients with exceptional benefits, rewards and service at every touchpoint.


Join the people behind the Future of Banking. Now.


Who you are


Youxe2x80x99re an innovative go-getter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You have your finger on the pulse of digital communications xe2x80x93 and youxe2x80x99re a master at crafting unique and personalised messages for a target audience. Youxe2x80x99re confident, detail-oriented, and you can drive marketing initiatives across multiple business units and contributors. Basically, you get things done and you inspire others to do the same. You have experience in behavioural economics and linguistics xe2x80x93 and if not, youxe2x80x99re willing to learn and grow.

About Discovery


Discoveryxe2x80x99s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

Key Purpose


As a Marketing Manager, youxe2x80x99ll partner with business and other stakeholders to develop and implement integrated and strategically aligned marketing and communications solutions. Youxe2x80x99ll turn strategy into action by applying best practice marketing principles, leveraging key partnerships internally and externally, and making sure that projects are delivered on time and within budget. In addition, youxe2x80x99ll give specialist marketing advice to stakeholders and youxe2x80x99ll be responsible for managing, coordinating and coaching a team when needed.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Solve problems. Your job is to unpack complex business needs to define, co-ordinate and deliver high impact through-the-funnel marketing, communications and brand solutions using multiple channels including above-the-line and digital channels.
• Provide expertise. Youxe2x80x99ll be called on to give insights and best practice on marketing solutions to continue driving acquisition and growth for the business.
• Be creative. To solve these business needs, youxe2x80x99ll create integrated, best practice and creative solutions that are in line with the Discovery marketing model xe2x80x93 and are consistent across all brands, businesses and communities
• Work across teams. Youxe2x80x99ll collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including senior business people and cross-departmental teams, to help achieve company and business unit objectives.
• Build relationships. Youxe2x80x99re also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with key business people, both at a strategic and operational level.
• Manage a budget. Enough said.
• Coach people to be as awesome as you are where needed.

Competencies

Knowledge

• Youxe2x80x99re aware of different Discovery audiences, Discoveryxe2x80x99s products and business processes.
• You know how to leverage various media channels, especially digital.
• You have agency experience xe2x80x93 especially in design, media and advertising.
• You understand print and production processes, including timelines and costing

Skill

• You can communicate well in English xe2x80x93 and you have strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• You can convert technical information into audience appropriate communication.
• You can influence and persuade people to get things done.
• You have strong project management skills.
• You can multitask on different projects.
• You can present and sell ideas.
• Youxe2x80x99re a keen negotiator.
• You can make decisions under pressure.
• You can solve complex problems.
• You can build trusted partnerships.
• Youxe2x80x99re an expert at managing conflict.
• Youxe2x80x99re very good at managing trade-offs.
• You instil confidence in others.
• You can guide, develop and motivate others.

Attributes

• You have strong attention to detail.
• Youxe2x80x99re all about solutions and can think outside of the box.
• Youxe2x80x99re dynamic and energetic; flexible and adaptable
• Youxe2x80x99re action orientated, tenacious and persistent, with a natural inclination to work hard.
• You have initiative xe2x80x93 a self-starter who can work independently, but also collaborate well.
• You work calmly under pressure and provide answers and direction to others.
• You are people and relationship focused and seen as a trusted adviser by clients.
• You are confident and resilient; passionate, and empathetic.

Education and Experience


Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year undergraduate degree or diploma (BA or B.Com in Marketing or Communication)
• Postgraduate qualification in marketing is preferable

Experience

• Minimum of five yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Marketing or Communication, with three years in a management position.
• Experience in the financial services is preferred
• Experience in content marketing, product sales, advertising, rewards programmes, and client engagement would be advantageous

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Companyxe2x80x99s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.