About the role<\/p>\n
\tWe are looking for a Head of Demand Creation to lead the marketing agenda for our Foods portfolio in Southern Africa. This role is responsible for driving consumer demand, strengthening brand equity, and delivering sustainable business growth across a diverse portfolio of global and local brands.
\n\tYou will translate business strategy into impactful, social\u2011first marketing plans, lead high\u2011performing teams, and shape how consumers experience our brands across digital, social, experiential and in\u2011store touchpoints.<\/p>\n
What you\u2019ll do<\/p>\n
\tLead the development and execution of integrated, consumer\u2011centric marketing strategies for the Foods portfolio in Southern Africa
\n\tDrive demand creation through insight\u2011led, social\u2011first campaigns that build relevance, engagement and conversion
\n\tInspire and lead high\u2011performing demand creation teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation and accountability
\n\tChampion innovation by deploying global launches and shaping locally relevant innovations that drive growth and margin
\n\tStrengthen brand storytelling through compelling content, creators, experiential activations and digitally enabled platforms
\n\tPartner closely with commercial, R&D, finance and agency teams to deliver shared business objectives
\n\tBuild and scale demand creation capabilities across social, digital, experiential and in\u2011store execution
\n\tOversee marketing investment, ensuring strong ROI and disciplined budget management<\/p>\n
What you\u2019ll bring<\/p>\n
\t10+ years\u2019 experience in FMCG marketing, with strong expertise in demand creation, brand building and innovation (Foods or related category essential)
\n\tProven experience translating strategy into high\u2011impact marketing plans that drive growth and brand equity
\n\tDeep expertise in social\u2011first and digital marketing, including content, creators, SEO and performance amplification
\n\tStrong people leadership capability, with experience building and developing diverse, high\u2011performing teams
\n\tSolid commercial and financial acumen, with proven experience partnering closely with Customer Development teams to translate brand strategy into winning customer, channel and in\u2011market execution; ability to manage and optimise marketing investment to deliver strong ROI and sustainable growth.
\n\tHighly collaborative approach with the ability to influence across functions and external partners
\n\tPassion for food, consumer trends and building brands that people love<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.unilever.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.unilever.com<\/p>\n
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