Job Description

Who are we?Glacier by Sanlam brings together leading experts and respected financial services companies to meet clients' investment needs. We deliver focused investment services through specialist teams, partner with acclaimed financial intermediaries and pride ourselves on our superior products and solutions and high quality service. We offer a comprehensive range of investment solutions, designed to assist in the creation and preservation of wealth. Our offering encompasses local investments, including fixed term investments and investments with guarantees, international investments, retirement saving solutions, and retirement income solutions. While each solution has its own distinct purpose, they all share the world-class quality and commitment that have come to distinguish Glacier.What will you do?Job PurposeContribute and execute comprehensive brand strategies that elevate Glacier's brand identity and drive business growth. The Brand Specialist will be responsible for creating engaging brand experiences across various channels, ensuring consistency and relevance in all brand communications.Key OutcomesBrand strategy

• Implement brand strategies aligned with Glacier's overall business objectives.
• Maintain brand guidelines and ensure consistent brand application across all touchpoints.
• Monitor brand performance and make recommendations for improvement.

Brand experience

• Develop and execute innovative brand experiences, both digital and physical, to engage target audiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless brand integration across all marketing and communication initiatives.

Digital marketing

• Contribute and implement digital marketing strategies, including social media, content marketing, and email marketing.
• Monitor and analyze digital marketing performance to optimize campaigns and measure ROI.

Campaign management

• Manage and execute marketing campaigns, from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and business objectives.

Stakeholder management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including agencies, vendors, and clients.

Team engagement

• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC)
• Strong understanding of brand strategy and brand management principles
• Proven experience in developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools and analytics, including drawing insights
• If you are a passionate and creative individual with a strong understanding of branding and marketing, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Competencies

• First principal thinking
• Communication and presentation skills (written, verbally and visually)
• Attention to detail with strong organisational skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to work independently
• Client focus
• Cultivates innovation to stay ahead of industry trends
• Collaboration across teams

Attributes

• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Teamwork
• Can-do attitude
• Performance driven
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment

What will make you successful in this role?Qualification and ExperienceDegree or Diploma with at least 4 years related experience.Knowledge and SkillsMarketing campaigns/business growth opportunitiesMarketing SupportMarket/competitor researchConferences, sponsorship and projectsManagement of EmployeesPersonal AttributesBusiness insight - Contributing through othersCommunicates effectively - Contributing through othersManages complexity - Contributing through othersPlans and aligns - Contributing through othersBuild a successful career with usWe're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters - Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office - the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.Core CompetenciesCultivates innovation - Contributing through othersCustomer focus - Contributing through othersDrives results - Contributing through othersCollaborates - Contributing through othersBeing resilient - Contributing through othersTurnaround timeThe shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.Our commitment to transformationThe Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

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