Key Responsibilities:
Management of revenue-generating publishing product(s) including delivery on all financial and subscription billing targets
Management of ad hoc and/or ongoing projects that support the publishing business
Compilation, management of, and responsibility for full P&L budgets including detailed variance reporting
Strategic financial and marketing planning and implementation
Strategic growth of products in the portfolio and new growth within the division
Management of monthly magazine editorial, advertising, and marketing material/visuals/communication from external suppliers
Responsibility and accountability for external partner relationships and the strategic growth of such relationships, and partner contribution to the overall growth of the portfolio
Strong digital, social media, and e-commerce marketing knowledge and ability to apply to current and new business models
Negotiation with relevant internal stakeholders at all levels within the organization regarding strategies and store campaigns
Sales campaign analysis
Administration issues related to the products, which may include insurance compliance and regulations, systems, and processes
Setting up and monitoring sales, delivery, and activation targets
Regular detailed reporting regarding product performance and sales channels delivery
Full knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation (CPA & POPIA)
Qualifications and Experience:
A tertiary qualification in Finance/Business and/or Marketing Management
Ability to effectively apply financial knowledge to ensure growth of the portfolio
Ability to effectively apply marketing knowledge to ensure product and portfolio growth
At least 5 years relevant business, marketing, and financial management experience
Knowledge of the publishing industry advantageous but not essential
Knowledge and experience in digital, social media, and e-commerce marketing
Skills:
Advanced financial management skills including profit and loss management and reporting
Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and individually
Excellent literacy skills
Ability to present skillfully and confidently to executive management
Ability to persuade and influence management of internal and external key business providers
Strong visual skills for magazine layouts and marketing materials
Deadline driven
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to develop and drive business strategies for product and portfolio growth
Behaviours:
Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals
Recognises, respects, and appreciates the diverse values, beliefs, and perspectives of others
Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align with the organisational goals and objectives
Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
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