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Head of Marketing

Pedros

KwaZulu-Natal Mid-Senior Posted 29 Oct 2026 Closes in 20 days
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Company / organisation Pedros
Location KwaZulu-Natal
Type Mid-Senior
Posted 29 Oct 2026
Closing date 20 Nov 2026

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Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, commercially driven and strategic Head of Marketing to lead the marketing agenda for the Pedros brand. This senior leadership role will be responsible for strengthening brand positioning, driving customer and revenue growth, and delivering innovative marketing strategies that support our continued expansion across South Africa and international markets.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree or diploma in Marketing, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
  • 8–10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including substantial senior brand leadership and people management experience.
  • Proven experience developing and executing successful brand and commercial marketing strategies.
  • Experience within QSR, food service, multi-site retail or FMCG environments, with QSR or multi-site trading exposure strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable commercial results through integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Strong understanding of brand management, consumer insights, customer acquisition, loyalty and digital marketing.
  • Experience managing significant marketing budgets, external agencies and cross-functional teams.
  • Strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and strategic decision-making skills.
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations, restaurant openings or regional marketing initiatives will be advantageous.
  • International marketing exposure will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the Pedros brand marketing strategy, aligned with business growth objectives.
  • Strengthen brand positioning, differentiation and customer engagement across all markets.
  • Identify opportunities to drive customer acquisition, purchase frequency, brand loyalty and revenue growth.
  • Translate consumer insights and market trends into commercially effective marketing initiatives.
  • Develop annual marketing plans, strategic campaigns and growth roadmaps.
  • Lead national, regional and local store marketing campaigns across traditional and digital channels.
  • Oversee brand activations, promotional campaigns, restaurant openings and product launches.
  • Partner with Digital Marketing and Creative teams to deliver impactful, integrated campaigns.
  • Ensure consistent brand positioning and customer experiences across all marketing touchpoints.
  • Drive marketing initiatives that support restaurant traffic, sales growth and customer retention.
  • Analyse consumer behaviour, competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate with New Product Development, Operations and Supply Chain on product innovation and promotional strategies.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance customer experience, brand relevance and competitive positioning.
  • Use customer feedback and market intelligence to inform strategic marketing decisions.
  • Manage marketing budgets, investment planning and resource allocation.
  • Measure campaign effectiveness, marketing ROI and contribution to commercial performance.
  • Develop business cases for marketing investments, partnerships and strategic initiatives.
  • Monitor marketing performance and provide actionable insights to executive leadership.
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing marketing team.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Digital, Technology and other business functions to deliver integrated marketing initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with external agencies, media partners and service providers.
  • Drive accountability, collaboration and consistent execution across the business.

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