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Business Unit Head/General Manager Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Isilumko Activate
Position: Â Business Unit Head / General Manager
We are seeking a passionate, meticulous, and experienced business unit head/general manager to be based in our Bryanston Head Office.
This individual will be responsible for overseeing the national operations functions, spearheading the Activate business unit sales strategy & providing clients with detailed integrated marketing and experiential activation solutions. The ideal candidate should thrive in afast-paced, creative environment & excel instrategic leadership, operational excellence, and teamempowerment. They will also possess a strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive KPI’s & the overall Isilumko Activate business unit growth.
Operations management:
Regional and national operations monitoring and mentorship across all branches (JHB / CPT / PE / DBN).
Recruitment of all regional and national operations employees.
Overseeing regional and national operation processes in accordance with the company business processes.
Troubleshooting operational business issues nationally.
HR coordination with company employees nationally.
Ensure Regional teams are fully supported to execute operational roles.
Financial support services:
Oversee and manage the business expenditure within the Activate business unit.
Set businesssales targets.
Track overall business financial performance.
National campaign management / client service:
Liaison of all brief details from clients to Key Account Managers.
Compiling detailed Post Campaign Analysis (PCA) reports for client campaigns.
Troubleshooting client requests or project challenges.
Oversee and approve procurement of promotional collateral.
Sales and proposal drafting:
Create, design and present client-specific sales strategies.
Create, design, cost and present detailed brand campaign proposals.
Pitch and sell to market (new client strategies).
Manage and nurture strong client relationships.
Essential skills:
Marketing / PR / Advertising qualification (Diploma / Degree).
Expert level of computer literacy (Canva or similar, Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook).
Proven experience in digital executions (AR, VR, gamification, software build, etc).
Previous work experience in an agency environment (minimum 5 years).
BTL agency experience would be advantageous.
Minimum of 8 years experience in a mid-to-senior managementposition.
Educational requirements:
Marketing / PR / Advertising qualification diploma or degree.
To apply submit the following:
Your most recent CV showcasing current accounts / industry sectors previously worked in.
A cover letter including your notice period (if currently employed).
Salary expectation.
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Should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Title: Business Unit Head/General Manager
Company: Isilumko Activate
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Management, Sales
