Our client in the Durban area is recruiting for a Business Support Manager, to collaborate with business units in developing customer value propositions for allocated market segments.

• Participate in the development and implementation of marketing plans for the business.
• Develop appropriate marketing programmes in support of business deliverables.
• Establish business support requirements from marketing based on approved annual plan.
• Promote and market product and services, build customer loyalty.
• Create and maintain brand/ product awareness.
• Identify all the key tasks that must be done to deliver the project.
• Manage project timelines making sure that the projects are delivered on time.
• Develop projects briefs for third party suppliers, internal stakeholders and branch network.
• Identify and develop project specific and general marketing materials required to support business units.
• Implement campaign tracking mechanism.
• Compile monthly performance reports.
• Review the campaign to identify success areas and those areas that need improvement.
• Formulate budget requirements for planned programmes.
• Monitor expenditure for projects to ensure that programmes remain within budgeting allocation.
• Review budget and recommend changes based on changing business requirements.

• A three (3) year degree or diploma in commerce preferably with majors in marketing.
• Minimum (4) years working experience on brand marketing.
• Excellent understanding of marketing principles.
• Proven experience in writing agency briefs and developing marketing materials.
• Ability to manage service providers to deliver desired outcomes.
• Project management experience.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to build rapport /relationships.
• Highly innovative.
• FMCG background will be an added advantage.