Product Marketing Manager

iKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers.

At iKhokha, we’re made to make it. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way.  As one of the fastest growing Fintech's in Africa we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe that you are made to make it, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa. 

Ready to turn bold ideas into market moving magic?

iKhokha is on the hunt for a dynamic Product Marketing Manager to bring innovative fintech products to life and drive game-changing growth!

So, what will you do? 

• You will play a pivotal role responsible for driving the success of iKhokha’s products by creating and implementing strategic marketing plans.
• You will need to combine a deep understanding of each product, target audience, competitor landscape and market trends to maximize product adoption, growth, and profitability.

In addition to the above, you will: 

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the product's features, benefits, and unique selling points.
• Align product strategies with the company's overall goals.
• Develop and execute go-to-market plans for new product launches, distribution, promotion, and sales strategies.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends and customer needs.
• Utilize data-driven insights to inform product positioning and marketing strategies as well as keep a close watch on competitors, their products, and their marketing strategies.
• Identify opportunities and threats to the product's success.
• Define and segment target customer groups for products.
• Align and confirm buyer personas to understand their pain points, preferences, and behaviours.
• Research segments to understand behaviours and pain points to solve.
• Craft compelling product messaging and positioning that resonates with the target audience.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication across all marketing channels.
• Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing campaigns, using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Adjust strategies as needed to achieve desired results.

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) is required.
• A relevant qualification in Marketing or a similar field.

Deal Breakers: 

Minimum 4 - 6 years of Marketing Management experience with the following:

• Proven experience in product marketing, with a track record of successful product launches.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and writing skills as well as creative and strategic thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with marketing tools and software (e.g., CRM, analytics, SEO tools), especially Hubspot. 
• Experience working with not only marketing teams but product teams as well (e.g., software developers, product managers, product designers).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:

• A passion for staying up to date with industry trends and technology.
• SaaS experience advantageous.
• Strategic mindset to understand how product fits into the suite of products.
• Analytical to assess post campaign results and draw insights.
• Collaboration across various teams (Marketing and product).
• Experience in sales enablement and developing sales support materials.

Perks of joining the Tribe? 

• Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
• Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in-office work models.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including reduced Gap cover rates. Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
• Visionary leadership.
• Seize the opportunity for study leave.  
• Access to on-demand learning at your fingertips.
• Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
• If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista. 

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