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Built on Discovery’s shared-value approach, it combines technology, data and innovation to create value for clients, society and the environment. Our mission is to establish South Africa as the global leader in renewable energy. We seek out exceptional individuals who share these values and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\n\nAbout the role\r\n\nThis Marketing Consultant role supports Discovery’s business-to-business product portfolio – Discovery Green which focuses on its renewable energy platform. The role will help translate complex business and energy propositions into clear, compelling marketing that builds the brand, supports commercial objectives and engages corporate decision-makers.\n\nThe portfolio is responsible for developing and executing marketing initiatives that strengthen Discovery Green’s market position, communicate its renewable energy solutions and business value proposition, and support awareness, engagement and commercial growth across business-to-business audiences.\n\nKey purpose\n\nThe implementation of brand and communication strategy for Discovery Green, within required timelines, within budget and at the Discovery marketing standard.\n\nAreas of responsibility may include but not limited to\n\nInput into the creation and implementation of marketing project plans \n\nTranslate communication into different media and positioning for different audiences \n\nInteract with relevant business areas and marketing centres of excellence:\r\n\nAlign on marketing deliverables \n\nObtain and manage approval aligned to the sign off SOP\n\nManage expectations of all stakeholders\n\nMaintain and build reciprocal relationships\n\nBudget monitoring and supporting the costing and approval process \n\nTake end-to-end accountability and responsibility for assigned marketing deliverables\n\nEnsure quality of outputs and attention to detail \n\nReflect on all projects and identify opportunities for continual improvement \n\nTranslate technical renewable energy and business information into clear, audience-appropriate communication for corporate decision-makers\n\nUse basic design skills (Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud) to create, adapt and quality-check marketing assets in line with brand guidelines\n\nSupport the Senior Marketing Manager on\n\nBrand positioning: understanding how the brand is defined, expressed and strengthened\n\nInsight and research: turning data into meaningful insight\n\nCampaign development and execution: planning, briefing, delivering and optimising campaigns\n\nChannel management: understanding how marketing shows up across touchpoints\n\nAgency and partner management: delivering great work through creative and technical partners\n\nCompetencies\n\nCustomer and market understanding: understands people, their needs, motivations, behaviours and context.\n\nCommercial basics: understands how the business makes money and how marketing creates value.\n\nCommunication and storytelling: produces clear, compelling and human communication.\n\nExecution discipline: organises work well, manages priorities and delivers reliably.\n\nExcellent verbal and written English communication skills.\n\nStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality or stakeholder relationships.\n\nGood time, project and stakeholder management skills.\n\nAbility to convert technical or complex information into audience-appropriate communication.\n\nAbility to evaluate communication critically, including the rationale for channel selection.\n\nAbility to work effectively within the brand team and across cross-functional teams.\n\nAbility to structure, present and motivate new ideas.\n\nBasic design capability and visual judgement, with working knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign.\n\nEducation and experience\n\nQualifications\n\nMinimum three-year relevant undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field; an honours degree is preferable.\n\nMinimum two to three years’ experience in marketing, communications, brand or campaign delivery, preferably in a business-to-business environment.\n\nExperience in renewable energy, sustainability, financial services, technology or another complex business-to-business category would be advantageous.\n\nKnowledge\n\n• Discovery’s business-to-business product portfolio and the Discovery Green value proposition.\n\n• Business-to-business marketing principles, customer journeys and commercial decision-making.\n\n• Brand positioning, campaign development and integrated channel planning.\n\n• Digital, web, social, email, event and sales-enablement channels.\n\n• Agency, production and partner processes and relationships.\n\n• Basic design principles, brand consistency and creative quality control.\n\n• Marketing measurement, research inputs and the interpretation of campaign performance.\n\nEMPLOYMENT EQUITY \n\nThe Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. 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