Job Description

Closing Date 2025/11/14
Reference Number MMH251031-1
Job Title Marketing Specialist
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Marketing and Communication
Cluster Momentum Corporate
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Sandton
Introduction
Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Group provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at
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Role Purpose
Assist and support Momentum Corporate through the implementation of relevant marketing activities in alignment with strategic business objectives.
Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent
• 3-5 years' experience in Marketing
• Proven experience as marketing specialist or similar role
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Wed analytics (Google Adwords etc.)
• Experience in Financial Service (advantageous)

Additional Information

• Thorough understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/social media etc.) and market research methods
• Demonstrable experience in marketing data analytics and tools
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind

Duties & Responsibilities
Internal Processes

• Develop marketing operational plans based on the marketing strategy per product and audience
• Effectively implement marketing projects and activities according to the marketing plan to reach the strategic marketing objectives
• Effectively prepare, design, produce and implement marketing campaigns / projects to reach the audience through appropriate channels including print, digital, online, web and broadcast mediums
• Prepare all go-to-market messages and material to ensure that the right message is communicated to the market to fulfil the strategic plan
• Copy writing, editing and proofreading to a determined level to hand over to copy writer for all marketing campaigns including advertising, social media etc.
• Conduct market research to find answers about consumer requirements, habits and trends
• Liaise with external vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns
• Analise, measure and present insights on the success of marketing campaigns / projects and produce reports for stakeholders
• Be proficient in the use of digital and social media platforms.
• Brief service providers on project requirements and ensure delivery within agreed timelines
• Contribute to public relations
• Be proficient in data preparation for marketing purposes

Client

• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients
• Make recommendations for improvement of client service within area of responsibility
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service

People

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
• Take ownership for driving career development

Finance

• Contribute and manage the area specific budgets to minimise expenditure, in alignment with operational plans
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum

Competencies

• Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving
• Communication skills
• Planning and organising
• Time management
• Stakeholder management
• Networking and relationship building

Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Skills Required