Job Description

As a Marketing Manager at MRI Software, you will be responsible for marketing campaigns in Africa focused on a specified sector or territory, getting to know our client personas to develop our brand so it resonates with the audience. You will create and deliver integrated multi-channel campaigns to drive customer acquisition and expand existing client opportunities, working with the EMEA Director of Demand Generation on campaigns and with the Director of Corporate Marketing on people management, as well as with key individuals across the business to ensure alignment with organisational priorities. You will be responsible for maximising return on investment across campaigns, working with fellow marketing professionals in the EMEA team to ensure objectives are met and performance targets achieved. You will build close, ongoing marketing relationships with our key industry associations and market influencers to expand our brand reach and thought-leadership content. The role will also include managing a dynamic team of diverse marketing specialists in South Africa, supporting process standardisation and best-practice development.
We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in the South Africa Johannesburg or Cape Town office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering the annual integrated campaigns plan, from brief through to post-campaign analysis and reporting, using any insight gained to improve.
Align the annual campaign plan to marketing themes, business strategy and Go to Market priorities, measuring achievement against set objectives and performance targets
Managing and building our content, including client stories, to ensure engagement at the top of the funnel to attract new clients and maintain thought leadership presence in the sector.
To work with a network of agencies and freelancers - digital and creative, as required. Also working with internal content, PR and subject matter experts across the business to achieve success.
As part of campaign activity, to plan for relevant presence at exhibitions, and conferences both physical and virtual formats, including delivering a series of hosted webinars
To ensure brand compliance throughout campaigns, always on the lookout for imaginative and innovative ways of extending reach and influence
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow colleagues and key external stakeholders
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Team leadership and people management, focusing on fostering a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence
Oversee the training, ongoing development, and performance management of team members
Conducting 1:1s with your direct reports (bi-weekly or as required).
Supporting onboarding and training of new team members.
Managing leave and schedules.
Collaborating with matrix managers across functions and regions.
Collaborating with Senior Management and HR/TA about recruitment and selection and the interview process.
Collaborate with functional leaders across regions to strengthen the team with an emphasis on people management, culture and delivery excellence.
REQUIREMENTS
5 years of marketing experience within B2B marketing and campaign management
Experience within the property sectors is an advantage
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Excellent people skills to work effectively with remote team members and cross-functional teams in a matrix management arrangement
Occasional travel to events in South Africa - estimate 3 x per annum
Proven experience in motivating and leading small diverse teams, fostering high-performance cultures, and delivering campaign excellence
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage competing priorities, and maintain a client-centric focus
Excellent communication, documentation, organisational, presentation and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with resource management, with a focus on process optimisation, improvement, and efficiency
Experience working in a global or multi-regional environment is a plus
We're obsessed with making this the best job you've ever had!
We want our teams to love working here, so we've created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:
We want our staff to love working here, and so we've created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
Big on family? So are we! Here at MRI Software we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose!
Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year!
About Us
From the day we opened our doors, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software that powers thriving communities and helps make the world a better place to live, work and play. Fulfilling that mission is only possible because of one thing: exceptional people. People like you!
Our people-first approach to PropTech is defining a new industry standard for client experiences that, quite frankly, can't be duplicated. Experiences that deliver real value every day. And we know those experiences begin with our people.
We believe MRI is more than just a workplace; it's a connected community of people who truly feel they belong. Whether we're investing in employee resource groups or providing tailored resources for each person to reach their full potential, we're passionate about creating a work environment that makes you excited to show up every single day.
At MRI, one of our core values is to strive to amaze. From the intelligent solutions we create to the culture we cultivate, that's our goal every day. Because that's what industry leaders do. Whether you're joining as a new Pride member or rejoining us after a short time away, your talent is vital to us, our partners and our clients.
Amazing growth requires amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?
We know confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply. We'd love to hear from you!
MRI is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity across all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, veteran status and more.
We believe that Belonging is a direct result of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Those values are woven into the fabric of who we are and are foundational to our continued success. Come and see for yourself!

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