Senior Marketing Strategy and Planning Manager needed at Hollywoodbets

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Job title : Senior Marketing Strategy and Planning Manager

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : January 12, 2026

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Skill Set

  • Strategic Marketing
  • Data Analysis & Insights
  • Lifecycle Marketing
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Campaign Execution

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and growth

  • Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies that elevate brand awareness and engagement.
  • Define clear objectives, marketing roadmaps, and KPIs for acquisition, retention, and reactivation initiatives.
  • Ensure consistent brand messaging and tone across all campaigns and channels.
  • Collaborate with the Brand and Creative teams to craft narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.

Acquisition, Retention & Lifecycle Marketing

  • Oversee and design multi-channel marketing strategies across social, display, PPC, SEO, affiliate, and content platforms.
  • Lead collaboration with CRM and Customer Journey teams to enhance lifecycle marketing programs that drive engagement and loyalty.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-sell, upsell, and reactivation to increase customer lifetime value.
  • Partner with BI and Marketing Analytics to analyze performance and continuously refine strategies.

Campaign Management and Execution

  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable briefs for media, creative, and digital Teams.
  • Lead campaign planning, ensuring alignment with business goals and brand priorities.
  • Monitor campaign performance and make data-driven adjustments to improve ROI and audience engagement.
  • Collaborate with Media Strategy & Buying to optimize spending and channel effectiveness.

Marketing Calendar Leadership

  • manage the marketing calendar process across Brand, CRM, Digital, and Media teams.
  • Ensuring delivery of annual, quarterly, and monthly calendars that align with strategic business priorities.
  • Monitor timelines, execution quality, and KPI alignment to ensure on-time and impactful delivery.
  • Collaborate with the Head of Marketing to optimize workflows and enhance campaign coordination.

Market Insights and Competitive Intelligence

  • Work with BI and Marketing Analysts to interpret player data, market trends, and competitor activity.
  • Leverage insights to identify new opportunities for audience growth and brand differentiation.
  • Stay ahead of emerging marketing technologies, audience behaviors, and iGaming regulations.
  • Translate complex insights into actionable, business-focused recommendations.
  • Any ad hoc tasks in the Marketing & Digital Marketing or Analytics space.

Cross- Functional Collaboration & Leadership

  • Partner with Brand, CRM, CX, Product, and Digital teams to ensure unified, high-impact marketing execution.
  • Collaborate with external partners and agencies to uphold creative and strategic excellence.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, data-led decision-making, and continuous optimization across the marketing function.

Qualifications

  • Degree/Diploma in Marketing or Relevant Field (Preferred)
  • 3+ Years Marketing, Strategy/Brand planning
  • 3+ Years in Analytics and Reporting
  • Multi-Channel Campaign management (Advantageous)
  • iGaming, Sports Betting, or Digital Entertainment Industry (Advantageous)

Apply Before 01/01/2026

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