Head of Marketing
Listing reference: track_001668
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 May 2026
Position summary
Industry: IT & Internet
Job category: Others: IT and Telecommunication
Location: Randburg
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
The objective of this role is to lead a future-focused, commercial Marketing function that is jointly accountable for profitable sales growth, customer retention and improved Net Promoter Score (NPS), while enhancing and aggressively positioning Tracker’s brand equity across all markets and channels.
Job description
Growth & Go-to-Market Strategy
- Co-create (with Sales and Product) a sales growth strategy that increases profitable B2C and B2B customer acquisition, market share and lifetime value;
- Build and lead a best-in-class performance marketing capability across paid media, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)/App Store Optimisation (ASO), affiliates/partners and direct response creative; scale always-on acquisition while maintaining brand and compliance standards.
- Own full-funnel performance from awareness to purchase, onboarding and early-life activation, including targets and operating rhythms (Customer Acquisition Cost/Cost per Acquisition (CAC/CPA), conversion, Lifetime Value (LTV), payback); report performance and actions to EXCO.
- Drive continuous optimisation via test-and-learn, creative/landing page improvement and channel mix optimisation, underpinned by robust measurement.
- Own performance measurement and attribution in partnership with Data/Finance, and enable it through the Marketing Technology (MarTech) roadmap (Customer Data Platform/Customer Relationship Management (CDP/CRM), automation, personalisation, analytics/BI, testing, consent management and integrations).
- Build customer and market insight and competitor/category intelligence to identify growth opportunities, inform offer strategy and improve media efficiency.
- Provide strategic marketing support to B2B teams (value propositions, partner enablement and lead generation) aligned to overall growth priorities.
Brand Equity, Communications & Reputation
- Define, protect and enhance the Tracker brand strategy, architecture and positioning to strengthen brand equity and differentiation.
- Own the annual brand and communications plan and calendar (brand, product, trade/partner and internal comms), including objectives, key moments and performance metrics.
- Drive brand visibility through high-impact activations (events, conferences, sponsorships, PR and partnerships) aligned to priority segments and commercial outcomes.
- Own public relations: media relations, thought leadership, corporate announcements, spokesperson preparation, and issues/crisis communications with Executive, Legal and Risk.
- Lead content and channel strategy (web, app, social, email, paid and earned) to maximise reach, engagement, conversion and advocacy.
- Establish a modern content/creative operating model (including AI-assisted production where appropriate) to improve throughput and effectiveness, within brand and compliance guardrails.
- Oversee reputation management and brand governance (standards, trademarks, social listening and community engagement), ensuring fast, coordinated responses to issues.
Budgeting and Expense Management
- Own the annual Marketing budgeting process and manage spend to deliver agreed strategic priorities and commercial outcomes.
- Approve all Marketing related operational and staff cost
- Attend monthly management account meetings on variances and financial reporting.
Customer Growth, Retention & NPS
- Jointly own (with Customer Service, Operations and Product) the end-to-end B2C retention and lifecycle growth strategy (onboarding, activation, engagement, churn reduction and win-back).
- Own lifecycle and CRM performance across owned channels (email, SMS, push, in-app and personalisation): journeys, segmentation and offer strategy aligned to customer needs and commercial outcomes.
- Grow value from the base through cross-sell/upsell, reactivation and referrals/advocacy, in alignment with Product pricing/packaging and Service execution.
- Run a lifecycle test-and-learn programme (journeys, messaging, incentives, timing, creative and channel mix) with Data, using cohort analysis and incrementality where feasible.
- Set lifecycle and experience targets and reporting (retention, churn, engagement, NPS and incremental revenue from the base) and chair the Customer Centricity Steerco to drive cross-functional accountability.
- Own customer experience measurement and closed-loop feedback (VOC, surveys, complaints, reviews, social listening, analytics), translating insights into prioritised fixes and communicating improvements to customers.
- Build and lead (directly or through a CRM/Lifecycle lead and partners) the capability and governance required to scale lifecycle performance, including POPIA-compliant consent and preference management.
Agency and Supplier Relationships
- Compile and manage contracts with all agencies and suppliers, including NDAs and renewals
- Play a lead role in briefing business development opportunities to agencies.
- Manage the relationship with agencies against agreed Service Level Agreements.
People and Culture
- Lead and develop the Marketing team, including performance management and capability building.
- Build a culture of collaboration and clear communication across stakeholders.
- Partner with HR to shape and support the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and employer brand (internal communications, culture storytelling and talent attraction) aligned to Tracker’s values.
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing Management or Business Management
- 10 years experience in a Senior Marketing role
- 10 years in a leadership and management experience in a marketing or related roles
- Proven track record of developing and implementing a Marketing strategy in a consumer and B2B environment
- Proven experience in the strategic management of trade channels