With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.
Job Summary
This role drives the strategic B2B positioning and Go-to-market execution of Business Banking Commercial and Sectors business, ensuring alignment with the bank’s strategic objectives and customer experience priorities. The role translates business strategies into marketing strategies, implementing integrated campaigns and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to drive consideration and business growth. The role must ensure marketing efforts are digitally enabled, data-driven, and optimised for omnichannel engagement.Job Description
Key Focus Areas:
Go-to-Market Strategy: Design and implement marketing frameworks aligned to Commercial and Sector strategic priorities.
Campaign Development: Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels.
Customer-Centric Marketing: Embed insights-driven approaches to enhance relevance and engagement.
Digital Marketing Excellence: Leverage AI-driven tools, social media analytics, and automation platforms.
Performance Measurement: Track adoption, campaign ROI, and market feedback for continuous optimisation.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Align with Client Experience and Events, product, and communications teams for seamless execution.
Brand Stewardship: Ensure all marketing aligns with brand governance and reputation standards.
Conventional marketing: Sponsorship advisory role including branding and managing TTL campaigns
Key Accountabilities:
Go-to-Market Planning & Execution
Develop and implement comprehensive GTM strategies for Commercial and Sectors.
Align marketing plans with segment priorities.
Drive integrated campaign planning across paid, owned, and earned media channels.
Digital Marketing, Content Marketing & Analytics
Deploy omnichannel marketing strategies leveraging programmatic advertising, SEO, and social platforms.
Deploy best-in-class storytelling to bring segment and sector narratives to life.
Utilise analytics dashboards and AI-driven insights to optimise campaign performance and customer targeting.
Performance & Market Insights
Monitor campaign impact, and customer feedback to inform future strategies.
Conduct competitive benchmarking and trend analysis to maintain market relevance.
Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
Collaborate with marcomms team on integrated campaigns
Ensure compliance with brand governance, regulatory requirements, and inclusive communication standards
Working and managing multiple vendor partners
Education and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced Diploma, or B Tech [NQF 7]
Field of Study (Preferred):
Marketing/ Digital Marketing
Commerce, Sciences, Humanities
Business Administration/Strategy
Work Experience:
5–12 years’ experience in marketing and communications, including a proven track record of at least 3 years in a people management position.
Demonstrated expertise in B2B financial services or a similar complex environment.
Exposure to process design, optimisation, quality management, customer centricity, technology, and data-driven decision-making is preferred.
Strong experience in developing and executing go-to-market strategies, integrated campaigns, and sales enablement initiatives.
Strong understanding of marketing KPIs, budget management and brand metrics.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
Competencies:
Leadership Competencies:
Strategic Thinking
Business Acumen
Communication
Influence
Leadership
Delivering Results
Adaptability
Collaboration
Decision-Making
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong business acumen
Operational planning and execution
Strong writing and content development skills
Process optimisation and service design
Customer experience management
Performance measurement and reporting
Governance and compliance
Digital tools and platforms
Data analysis and insight generation
Team leadership and development
Education
Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Marketing (Required)Absa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree, Advanced Diploma, or BTech at NQF Level 7
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Marketing
- 5–12 years of experience in marketing and communications
- At least 3 years of experience in a people management position
- Demonstrated expertise in B2B financial services or a similar complex environment
- Experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies
- Experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns
- Experience with sales enablement initiatives
- Strong understanding of marketing KPIs, budget management, and brand metrics
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
- Exposure to process design, optimization, quality management, customer centricity, technology, and data-driven decision-making
Absa Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Absa Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Absa Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical aid, group life, disability, and funeral cover are described as comprehensive, with features such as terminal‑illness advances and beneficiary grocery benefits. Wellness and assistance offerings support overall financial and personal wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A pension fund and group retirement arrangements are positioned as core benefits within fixed remuneration. Retirement coverage is embedded alongside other protections as part of standard employment.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share‑ownership (eKhaya) and equity‑linked awards broaden wealth‑sharing, with dividends or cash‑equivalent participation in some markets. This provides longer‑term value beyond base pay.
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What We Do
Absa Group Limited (Absa) has forged a new way of getting things done, driven by bravery and passion, with the readiness to realise growth on the African continent and beyond. We’re a truly African brand, inspired by the people we serve in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. We also have representative offices in China, Namibia, Nigeria and the United States, as well as securities entities in the United Kingdom and the United States, along with technology support colleagues in the Czech Republic.
