Overview
Marketing Manager – Retail Head Office (Sandton) Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Recruiter:
Service Solutions
Job Ref:
SSS – C
Date posted:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
Basic
SUMMARY:
Marketing Manager – Retail Head Office (Sandton)
POSITION INFO:
Our client, an international Sports Brand is seeking to employ a marketing manager to join their ever expanding team.
Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute the retail marketing strategy aligned to commercial and brand objectives
- Plan and manage annual and seasonal marketing calendars across all channels
- Drive customer acquisition, retention, and footfall growth across physical stores and online platforms
- Align marketing initiatives with merchandising, buying, and sales teams
Campaign Management
- Lead end-to-end execution of retail marketing campaigns (promotions, launches, sales, brand initiatives)
- Manage ATL, BTL, and digital campaigns to drive traffic and conversion
- Coordinate in-store activations, POS, visual merchandising support, and experiential marketing
- Ensure consistent brand messaging across all customer touchpoints
Digital & Performance Marketing
- Oversee digital channels including paid media, social media, email marketing, and website content
- Analyse campaign performance, customer insights, and ROI to optimise spend
- Collaborate with e-commerce teams to drive online sales and omnichannel growth
- Manage CRM and loyalty marketing initiatives
Brand Management
- Protect and build brand equity across all retail channels
- Ensure brand guidelines are implemented consistently in-store and online
- Manage creative development, content production, and agency relationships
Trade & Retail Marketing
- Develop trade marketing plans to support store openings, promotions, and category growth
- Partner with suppliers and brand partners on co-funded campaigns and activations
- Drive in-store marketing excellence through POS, signage, and promotions
Budget & Stakeholder Management
- Own and manage the marketing budget, ensuring cost control and ROI optimisation
- Present marketing performance, insights, and recommendations to senior management
- Work closely with internal stakeholders including sales, operations, buying, and finance
Market & Customer Insight
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer behaviour
- Use data and insights to inform campaign planning and decision-making
- Identify growth opportunities and innovation in retail marketing
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the marketing team and external partners
- Manage agencies, designers, media partners, and suppliers
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with advertising standards, POPIA, and brand/legal requirements
- Manage approvals and risk across all marketing activity
Main requirements
Relevant marketing experience with a retailer
Relevant tertiary studies
Please email cv to
Title: Marketing Manager – Retail Head Office (Sandton)
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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