Our client is seeking a Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager to join their dynamic, fast-growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead marketing and business development efforts in South Africa, providing strategic and business advisory support through the development and implementation of effective go-to-market strategies. The successful candidate will be part of a broader international team, offering a supportive and collaborative environment in which to thrive.What you'll do:As a Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager, your role will be pivotal in driving the firm's strategic priorities in South Africa with a focus on client strategy and brand. You will work closely with the leadership team to develop integrated marketing strategies that drive revenue growth across practices and sectors. Your robust experience in professional services marketing will enable you to craft winning pursuit strategies, identify new business opportunities, and support the on-boarding of lateral hires. Your ability to act as a change agent will be crucial in influencing the adoption of international marketing systems locally.Develop and implement integrated marketing and business development strategies to drive revenue growthSupport partners/directors in identifying and pursuing new business opportunitiesCraft winning pursuit strategies, including leading on bid documentation to support informal and formal pitch opportunitiesSupport the onboarding of lateral hires, helping to embed their 'book of business' within the firm locally, regionally, and globallyAct as a change agent to influence and drive the implementation and adoption of international marketing systems and processes locallyManage external relationships with South African industry bodies and intermediaries, ensuring opportunities are identified and maximisedWhat you bring:As the ideal candidate for the Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager position, you bring robust experience in professional services marketing. You have demonstrated your ability to manage, mentor, and develop others. Your excellent communication skills coupled with your project management abilities make you adept at dealing with demanding workloads and conflicting priorities. Your knowledge of marketing processes, CRM concepts, sales techniques, coaching skills, along with your understanding of emerging technologies will be key assets in this role.Degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing or CommunicationsSenior manager level professional services marketing experience or someone currently in a manager role with a minimum of 5 years professional services marketing experienceExperience working in South Africa or in a role with remit for South Africa is preferredDemonstrated ability in managing, mentoring, and developing othersKnowledge of Marketing/BD processes – a sound understanding of new business processes, CRM as a concept, and the emerging technologies needed to help us win and retain clientsExcellent communication and project management skillsIf you are ready to take the next step in your career please send your CV to ******
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