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Brand Manager - Cape TownFull job descriptionWhat will you do?This exciting opportunity for a Brand Manager is available in the Corporate Brand department based in Bellville, Cape Town or Alice Lane, Sandton.The Brand Manager interacts cross-functionally on a companywide level (mainly on a management and senior management level) and directs and works closely with the creative agency; media agency and media partners.What will make you successful in this role?Internal brand activation to create competitive advantage through people & brand positioningGuide and influence internal (staff) activation to ensure ongoing alignment between internal and external brand positioning.Lead and direct the translation of the corporate brand strategy into the various support unit strategies to ensure alignment and consistency.To increase brand equity through the activation of the corporate brand strategy across all brand touch points. Lead, direct and execute a consistent, differentiating brand experience across touch pointsIdentify brand touch points for consumers, brokers and other stakeholdersEvaluate experience against desired brand experience and identify gapsPartner with the business and recommend people, process and technology solutions to address this and to enable consistent delivery on the desired brand experienceActivate the corporate brand strategy through the development and implementation of integrated campaigns and media solutionsDevelop strategic and tactical ATL and BTL campaigns that support business objectives and optimise the application of media channels such as advertising, promotions and sponsorshipsManage the campaign process and rolloutMonitor and track brand performanceOngoing measurement of brand performance against brand objectives as well as specific campaign business) objectives.Govern corporate identity and brand usageDirect and manage brand application to ensure consistency in respect of visual application and execution and messaging (as per brand usage policy, CI manual and corporate brand strategy).Manage the internal design hubOverall management and approval of design work and ensure it meets client expectations.Accountability for people, processes and systems that enable delivery.Project manage external suppliersIncluding ATL agencies; BTL agency; media agency and other partners to ensure focused and efficient execution as per agreed plans, budgets and timelines.Qualification and ExperienceRelevant Bachelors degree in communications, marketing or related field.Post-graduate degree advantageousAt least six years experience with a proven track record of successful brand management, positioning and communication with a leading brandExperience in developing and executing media campaignsA proven track record in brand governance and managing corporate identityPrevious proven track record of managing external agency partnersExperience in managing a teamProven experience of delivering big projectsKnowledge and SkillsComputer literate (MS Office package)Thorough knowledge of above-the-line and below-the-line media platformsGood knowledge of digital marketing and leveraging it to optimise brand performanceStrategic thinking combined with detailed implementation skillsGood budget managementProject managementExcellent presentation and negotiation skillsCreative, innovative, can work independently and under pressure towards strict deadlinesExcellent people skillsCore CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersAbout The Company Santam is the market leader in the general insurance industry in Southern Africa. We are a large, diversified, expanding and transforming company and whilst based in South Africa, we are rapidly moving into a number of emerging markets, both in Africa and Asia.Our success is rooted in our passion for our clients and everything we do is centered on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper. Were about people. People drive our business so it follows that we want to recruit the best people possible whether they work for us permanently or for a short time as temporary employees.At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society. In achieving our employment equity goals we give preference to applicants from the designated groups in alignment with the Divisions Employment Equity targets.

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