Area Manager: Funeral Service - Western Cape

We are looking for a capable individual with strong marketing skills to implement marketing plans and compliance control systems in accordance to the companies standards and to ensure that provincial objectives are met.

You will be working for a company that is over 100 with strong values which are customer centric. In return for your services, you will be paid a competitive remuneration package. You will be working for an organization that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Plan, develop, maintain and implement the marketing plan and compliance control systems in accordance with the companies standards and specifications
• Provide feedback and reports on marketing activities Implements company policy within the province
• Managing, compiling and implementing production and/or performance standards
• Liaise with internal and external clients Determines market needs and tendencies
• Prepare and recommends marketing objectives, policies and standards for approval.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports, recommendations and statistics
• Implement control systems and conduct audits according to policy and procedure to safeguard the business
• Manage compliance and marketing events within the provincial region to ensure that the objectives are realised
• Actively participate with managers and all relevant stakeholders in the process of developing and improving relationships, so that objectives are met
• Manage profitability and compile reports in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Coordinate training needs and ensure that Funeral Agents trains their employees on AVBOB processes

• Three (3) years marketing experience in the Funeral and Insurance industries
• Solid knowledge on SHEQ policies and procedures
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A valid drivers licence
• Must be willing to travel
• Solid knowledge of audit procedures
• Business and functional experience in the funeral industry will be an advantage
• Marketing experience is essential
• Good financial management experience will be a definite advantage