Overview
Marketing Officer Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Griffith Foods
Thepurposeof the role
To provide strategic, analytical and tacticalleadershipof the marketing discipline for Griffith Crown Foods South-Africa.
Responsibilities
Develop local marketing strategies, objectives, initiatives, plans and policies and ensure implementation in alignment with global Marketing brand strategy and liaison with Global Marketing.
Develop and steer, with support and alignment of General Manager, all Global Key Account Plans with Key Account managers to ensure sustainable delivering against LRP (Long Range Plan) for 2028.
InnovationManagement:
Developing aninnovationplan designed to generate growth for Griffith Crown Foods in SA and selected SSA territory of Rwanda.
Brand & Product Management:
Define and lead timely development of Marketing branded product portfolio, labels and packaging formats.
Business Management:
Manage P&Ls for all product categories.
Promotions Management:
Develop and implement at strategic, analytical and tactical levels promotions designed to promote brands and products to customers and trade for greatest long-term financial results.
Customer RelationshipManagement:
Manage internal and external customer relationships.
Digital & Social Marketing:
Manage website and social media strategy for Marketing SA.
Ecosystems and Partnerships:
Establish and manage strategic partnerships with suppliers, professional associations, and organizations to achieve business objectives.
Financial Management:
Manage Marketing budget.
Develop and execute a clear strategy for Chefs withCompassionand Rise Against Hunger as donation beneficiaries to support oursustainabilitygoals and aspirations, whilst continuing to grow and expand ourSustainabilityStrategy with clearly defined goals and strategies.
Fulfill any additional responsibilities that may be required from this role, from time to time.
Qualifications
BA/BS Degree in Marketing/Business; IMM Preferred.
Minimum 5 years of Food service Sales and/or Marketing experience.
Extensive and proven knowledge of the Food industry and Food Technology.
Strategic Planning, All Elements of Marketing Mix, StrongProject Management, Quantitative, Interpersonal, Presentation, and Computer Skills.
Able and eager to travel within SSA for Business Review meetings– should the need arise.
English and Afrikaans as a minimum;
French speaking is an advantage.
Driving and championing new ways of working with ahands-onattitude.
Highly organized with the ability to effectively manage time and workload.
The ability to build strong relationships is critical whilst maintaining high standards ofprofessionalismat all times.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in afast-pacedanddynamic environment.
Strong and professional approach. To take responsibility for all issues related to the position in such a way that the person is respected in their duties. Continuously strives to improve their output and achieve results.
Solidanalytical skills. Ability to analyze problems and complex situations in a structured manner and to coordinate actions between different functions/departments to reach the desired result.
Ethics. Treats people withrespect. Keeps commitments. Works with integrity and ethically. Upholds organizational values.
Should be able to work under pressure. They also need to be able to prioritize workload as appropriate.
Attention to details and being able to keep the right balance between what is important and what is urgent.
Passion for success with a …
Title: Marketing Officer
Company: Griffith Foods
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Management
