Market Development Manager (Institutional) Job Vacancy in South Africa at Sanlam

Job Title: Market Development Manager (Institutional)
City: Tygervalley Division: Sanlam
Job Category: Marketing
Business Unit: Sanlam Investment Cluster
Position Type: Permanent
Education Required: Bachelors Degree


The second largest investment manager in South Africa as measured by assets under management, SIM manages financial assets for individual, institutional, retail and corporate clients and offers investments strategies in vehicles ranging from collective investments to institutional portfolios. SIM is grouped into six boutiques that share a common research platform.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies, advertising, communications and client retention/attraction strategies that support the Institutional business objectives of SIM.
Provide a proactive marketing service to the Institutional side of the business as well as offer ad hoc marketing services on request of the business.
Take responsibility for marketing projects for from initiation to completion.
Ensure consistency of branding across all marketing and advertising opportunities in line with the corporate image.
Identify possible gaps, new business opportunities and possible service level enhancements.
Write comprehensive briefs on behalf of the Institutional business for internal and external suppliers.
Proactively initiate and develop PR ideas and stories, as well as ways to build relationships between key individuals and the media.
Develop strong working relationships with the Institutional Business Development team and external suppliers.
Manage the marketing budget and prioritise projects.
Proactively manage the business’s events calendar, and branding requirements.
Proactively seek and recommend opportunities that will benefit the development of an overall Sanlam investment brand.

Minimum Requirements

Commercial degree will be a distinct advantage.
At least three years in an Institutional Business Development or Institutional Client Administration role at an Asset Manager or Asset Consultant.

Competencies

Technical Competencies:
Ability to work with people at all levels across the business and manage out-sourced resources.
Good verbal communication skills.
Campaign design and implemetation.
Project planning and management.
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint).

Behavioral Competencies:
Meticulous team player and proactive individual.
Energetic and flexible.
Ability to deal effectively and credibly with both senior business managers and employees.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively coupled with good negotiation skills.
Excellent co-ordination and organizational skills.
Team-oriented attitude, ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines and quality levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively within a fast moving pressurized environment.
Demonstration of living the company’s values – being transparent, passionate and innovative.

Deadline: 16/04/2012

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