Business Unit Head / General Manager

Remuneration:	market-related
Location:	Johannesburg, Bryanston
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Management (Snr - Executive, 5+ yrs)
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Often
Type:	Permanent
Reference:	#BUM_2025
Company:	Isilumko Activate

We are seeking a passionate, meticulous and experienced business unit head/general manager to be based in our Bryanston Head Office.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing the national operations functions, spearheading the Activate business unit sales strategy & providing clients with detailed integrated marketing and experiential activation solutions. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment & excel in strategic leadership, operational excellence, and team empowerment. They will also possess a strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive KPI’s & the overall Isilumko Activate business unit growth.

Operations management:

• Regional and national operations monitoring and mentorship across all branches (JHB / CPT / PE / DBN).
• Recruitment of all regional and national operations employees.
• Overseeing regional and national operation processes in accordance with the company business processes.
• Troubleshooting operational business issues nationally.
• HR coordination with company employees nationally.
• Ensure Regional teams are fully supported to execute operational roles.

Financial support services:

• Oversee and manage the business expenditure within the Activate business unit.
• Set business sales targets.
• Track overall business financial performance.

National campaign management /client service:

• Liaison of all brief detail from clients to Key Account Managers.
• Compiling detailed Post Campaign Analysis (PCA) reports for client campaigns.
• Troubleshooting client requests or project challenges.
• Oversee and approve procurement of promotional collateral.

Sales and proposal drafting:

• Create, design and present client specific sales strategies.
• Create, design, cost and present detailed brand campaign proposals.
• Pitch and sell to market (new client strategies).
• Manage and nurture strong client relationships.

Essential skills:

• Marketing / PR / Advertising qualification (Diploma / Degree).
• Expert level of computer literacy (Canva or similar, Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook).
• Proven experience in digital executions (AR, VR, gamification, software build, etc).
• Previous work experience in an agency environment (minimum 5 years).
• BTL agency experience would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a mid-to-senior management position.

Educational requirements:

• Marketing / PR / advertising qualification diploma or degree.

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To apply submit the following:

• Your most recent CV showcasing current accounts / industry sectors previously worked in.
• A cover letter including your notice period (if currently employed).
• Salary expectation.

*Should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

bianca.brink@isilumko.co.za and nritika@isilumko.co.za

Company Description

We are a multi-award-winning Integrated Marketing Agency where Connection, Engagement and Experience, along with meaningful Insights, bring your brand to life.

Isilumko, a proud BBBEE Level 1 Black Woman Owned company with a 30-year heritage, was established in 1995 and is one of the most recognised marketing agencies in the country.

Our National presence with wholly owned offices in 5 major cities, allows our team to be hands-on, agile and locally focused to provide solid project management, ongoing optimization and executional excellence.

We are a dynamic, high energy, passionate and experienced team where focus is placed on building and maintaining solid long-standing client partnerships, with a strong emphasis on ROI, Consumer Insights, and driving impactful and creative conceptual solutions. We connect the Brand with the Consumer and ensure successful go-to-market campaign results.

Posted on 30 Jan 16:07, Closing date 31 Mar