Assistant Marketing Manager

Santam Marketing has a position available for an Assistant Marketing Manager who will be based at their Head Office in Tygervalley, Bellville or Alice Lane, Sandton.

The person will be responsible for assisting in developing and activating marketing plans in support of marketing strategies for the personal and commercial segments to strengthen the Santam brand and maximize profitable revenue growth. The person needs to have a thorough understanding of the financial industry, with previous marketing 3-5 years marketing experience.
What will make you successful in this role?Provide support to Commercial and Personal Lines Marketing Manager in developing and executing marketing strategies and plans.Conduct environmental scanning to inform marketing strategies and plans. Assist in translating marketing strategies into practical marketing plans and execute these in the identified target segments.Assist brand and marketing managers by coordinating both internal and external elements of campaign development and production. Liaise with other business units to ensure that initiatives are coordinated and to create a shared focus. Liaise with outsourced suppliers and manage integration across suppliers and communication channels.Monitor and track marketing activity.Closely monitor and track budgets and expense reports.Qualification and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Marketing / Higher Diploma in Marketing or equivalentFluent in English and AfrikaansAt least 3 - 5 years related marketing experience in the financial services and preferably the insurance industry. Proven experience in the advertising and media industry and related processesProven experience in the development of marketing plans and the successful development and execution thereof Practical experience in running integrated, through-the-line campaigns across traditional and digital media channelsExcellent communication, project management and problem-solving skillsGood at building partnerships and solid relationshipsInnovative, creative and deadline drivenFAIS qualification would be beneficial (e.g. NQF level 4 or 7 credits; RE or KI)May be required to travel throughout South AfricaCore Competencies Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
Customer focus - Contributing independently
Drives results - Contributing independently
Collaborates - Contributing independently
Being resilient - Contributing independently
About The CompanySantam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. 
Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.
 
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Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
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Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.
Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
Our recruitment process
AdvertiseStep 1
Our vacancies are advertised between 3-5 days depending on the market availability of the skills required.
Our recruitment process
Step 2
Could take a couple of days depending on the volume and the screening process, which various according to the complexity of the role.
Our recruitment process
Step 3
Long listed candidates are sent to the hiring manager to review and consider for the next stage of the selection process.
Our recruitment process
Telephonic screeningStep 4
Candidates may be contacted for a short screening interview to get to know them better and to ask any clarity seeking questions.
Our recruitment process
Your interviewStep 5
We use a competency interview model. Interview dates will be confirmed via e-mail. During the interview you will be introduced to the panel and the process will be explained. Remain calm and sell yourself. This is our opportunity to match your skills to the job. You only get one shot!
Our recruitment process
AssessmentStep 6
Should we like what you bring to the table, depending on the job you are being considered for, you may be invited to complete a psychometric assessment. Further employment checks are conducted the ensure the validity of your credentials.
Our recruitment process
Step 7
Prior to an offer being made, there may be a second interview to meet with the Head of Department.Should there be a need for any further interviews, be sure to bring the same charm that got you through your first interview.
Our recruitment process
OnboardingStep 8
You made it. Here we ensure we receive all your documents to get you onto our payroll system.
TIPS & TRICKSGetting ready for your interviewThere is not just one way to be successful at Santam, nor is there one way to interview with us. Interviewing is a two-way process - it helps us learn about you, and it helps you learn about us, our people, and what you could do here.
Santam has been officially recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer 2024 for excellence in people practices. This is the eighth consecutive year that we have achieved this accolade.

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