HEAD OF MARKETING , FNB Lesotho

An exciting opportunity exists within FNB Lesotho for a suitable Mosotho candidate to fill the position of HEAD OF MARKETING reporting to the CEO. Applications are invited from Basotho who are interested in and qualify for this position. Application letters accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and names and contact details of three referees must be sent to: The Head of Human Resource, Corner Kingsway and Parliament Road, or email to: MFusi-Mofokeng@fnb.co.za. Closing date for Application is 06 November 2015.
Key Areas of Responsibilities;
• Develop and maintain position of expert and knowledge for Marketing teams through adding value and knowledge sharing of competitors, industry learning’s, 360 reviews and relevant insight .
• Development of a marketing management capability that allows for efficient conceptualization, planning and delivery of marketing and media strategies throughout business.
• Monitoring of changes in laws, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices, drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions. Comply with audit requirements
• Ensuring a collaborative network across business segments in order to achieve business objectives and effective marketing campaigns implemented in the business units
• Initiate and manage market research, data mining and quantitative analysis to ensure sustainability and future competitive growth
• Gather and disseminate accurate and timely information to all relevant stakeholders throughout the business and broadcast media
• Develop processes and measures to track effectiveness of communication campaigns
• Through analytical business thinking translate strategies into actionable goals and execute relevant projects / initiatives aligned to strategic objectives with specific performance measures and control systems to track progress - building segment branch capacity
• Establishment, alignment and management of target and budget goals whilst insuring effective control of costs for a range of functional areas to increase cost efficiency.
Competencies and Skills;
• The ability to integrate information from a variety of sources, discern complex underlying relationships and predict patterns for future growth.
• Applies long-term systemic thinking, utilising factual analysis, intuition and creativity to imagine new and different futures for the business area/organisation.
• Utilises relevant economic, financial and industry data to assess business performance and make recommendations to ensure continue growth, viability and competitive advantage within sensible risk parameters.
• The capacity to be a self-starter and originator who maintains high levels of activity and produces a consistent high quality output within agreed deadlines; is prompt and proactive in driving for results and sets demanding goals for self and others.
• Understands relevant financial and commercial knowledge and applies this knowledge to be able to optimise financial resources to meet current and/or future priorities.
• Listens attentively, presents information in a clear manner and responds appropriately to the verbal and written communication of others; includes the ability to regulate delivery in response to the needs of the target audience
• Remains level-headed in situations of stress or pressure and persists in pursuing goals despite obstacles and setbacks
• Plans and manages own output, anticipating obstacles, juggling priorities and following through on objectives within agreed timeframes
Qualifications and Knowledge Experience;
Post Graduate Degree in Marketing or related field.
Seven to Eight years working experience in a similar position.