About DiscoveryDiscovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.Key PurposeThe marketing manager for this Vitality portfolio is responsible for all elements that fall under Wellness and Vitality Active Rewards for Vitality. The marketing manager combines strategic thinking with leadership, organisational and problem-solving abilities to meet the objectives of the business. This marketing manager oversees the day-to-day marketing and management of elements, playing a key role in coordinating, planning and collaborating with various internal, external, marketing, business and project teams to deliver high-quality on all objectives set out by marketing and the business at large.Areas of responsibility may include but are not limited to:Driving and defining the implementation of brand and communication strategy and solutions.Interfacing with senior business people to define and co-ordinate brand or communication strategy.Understanding the impact of that strategy across business.Unpacking complex business needs and providing creative solutions that are strategically sound, creative and relevant to the market.Turning strategies into executional ideas that are realistic, impactful and memorable.Developing people through coaching.Building and maintaining relationships with key business people, both at a strategic and operational level.The role requires the management of a variety of projects at one time, which is ongoing throughout the year and the ability to multi-task on projects.CompetenciesCommunication skillsAble to convert technical information to audience appropriate communication.Understand different target audiences.Be able to present ideas and negotiate with upper management.Communicate well in English both in writing and verbally.Attention to Detail.Work well with external and internal stakeholders.Problem solvingBeing proactive.Able to think strategically.Question processes, strategy and outputs.Leadership skills: Guide, develop and motivate others.Make decisions.Build trusted partnerships.Manage conflict.Resilience and working calmly under pressure.Leadership skillsInfluence and persuade people to get things done.Guide, develop and motivate others.Build trusted partnerships.Manage conflict.AttributesEmpathetic.Diplomatic.People and relationship focused.Sociable.Team Player.Trustworthy.Flexible and adaptable.Tenacious and persistent.Dynamic and energetic.Driven.Passionate.Have initiative, be a self-starter.Naturally inclined to work hard.Action oriented.Solution driven.Detail oriented.Ability to think outside the box.Education and ExperienceQualificationsMinimum 3 year undergraduate.Post graduate qualification in marketing is preferable.Minimum of 5 years' experience in Marketing or Communications.Must have managed at least one person for at least 2 years.EMPLOYMENT EQUITYThe Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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