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Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Overview

Reference
CMO

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Midrand

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
06 May 2025

Closing date
06 Aug 2025 21:59


Our client is actively seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) to lead their marketing efforts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping their brand narrative, driving market growth, and positioning our organization at the forefront of the industry. As the CMO, you will craft a compelling marketing strategy that aligns with our client's business objectives and leverages cutting-edge marketing practices.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy that enhances brand awareness, drives revenue growth, and aligns with our overall business goals.

  • Oversee the brand image and narrative, ensuring a consistent and powerful brand message across all channels.

  • Utilize analytics and market research to inform marketing strategies and monitor performance metrics to optimize ROI.

  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing marketing team to execute campaigns effectively.

  • Create targeted and engaging marketing campaigns to acquire and retain customers.

  • Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and innovations, adapting strategies as necessary to maintain a competitive edge.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, product development, and leadership to ensure a cohesive approach to market positioning and product launches.

Key Skills:

  • Ability to craft and execute a visionary marketing strategy aligned with business objectives.

  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal.

  • Strong analytical skills to drive decision making based on data and metrics.

  • Creative mindset with a track record of innovative marketing campaigns.

  • Agility to adapt strategies quickly in response to market changes.

  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with different departments and external partners.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is required or advanced degree in Marketing is highly preferred.

  • Professional certifications in marketing or leadership development are a plus.

  • 10-15 years of experience in marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably as a CMO or similar capacity.

  • Proven experience leading and inspiring a diverse and dynamic marketing team.


Contact information

Tamlyn Redmond