You’ll work closely with the Marketing Manager, taking ownership of the company’s events programme while supporting across broader marketing activities.

A third hire is planned before year end, making this a genuine ground-floor opportunity to help build and shape a marketing function that leadership actively backs with budget, trust and real accountability.

This is a role for someone who is energised by ownership, thrives in a fast-moving environment and is excited to grow alongside a team that is building.

About the Company

A fast-scaling B2B fintech SaaS business serving enterprise clients across South Africa. The product sits at the intersection of data intelligence, credit risk and financial operations, and is already trusted by some of the most recognisable companies on the continent. The culture is high-performance, innovation-first and deeply results-oriented. The team is a warm, focused group of A-players who hold themselves to a high standard and look forward to welcoming the right person in.

What you’ll own

• Own the end-to-end execution of the company’s physical events programme, including quarterly boardroom sessions of around 20 clients and prospects, covering speaker coordination, invitations, attendance driving, logistics, gifting and on-the-day management
• Plan and run digital events and webinars, managing the same end-to-end process in a virtual format
• Manage all event communications through HubSpot, tracking performance and reporting on outcomes
• Support the Marketing Manager across broader marketing activities, which may include content creation, email marketing, social media, campaign support or other areas common to scaling B2B SaaS companies, based on your strengths
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure marketing activity contributes to revenue outcomes
• Own your results, track what’s working and iterate to improve

What we’re looking for

• Proven events experience, both physical and digital, with a genuine passion for running them well
• Strong B2B background, non-negotiable. Fintech, SaaS or financial services experience is a strong advantage
• Comfortable working on technical, complex products. An academic mindset and genuine appreciation for financial services will serve you well here
• Hands-on HubSpot experience or strong comfort with CRM and marketing automation tools would be a strong advantage
• Additional skills in at least one of: content creation, email marketing, social media or digital campaign support
• Comfortable being measured on outcomes and working in close partnership with sales
• A degree is required

What you’ll own

• Own the pipeline contribution from marketing, working closely with sales to ensure campaigns convert to real commercial outcomes
• Design and deliver omnichannel campaigns across LinkedIn and other digital channels, with full accountability from brief to results
• Own the quarterly planning process, defining tactics, setting priorities and bringing fresh thinking to execution
• Execute targeted ABM campaigns across both digital and physical channels, from LinkedIn and display to personalised desk drops and direct outreach sequences
• Lead the company’s events programme, supported by a Marketing Specialist who will run digital and in-person event execution
• Build and maintain reporting frameworks, track campaign effectiveness and present performance to leadership
• Manage a Marketing Specialist and sit on the MANCO, reporting into senior leadership
• Shape future hiring as the team grows

What we’re looking for

• Strong B2B background, non-negotiable. Fintech, SaaS or financial services experience is a significant advantage
• Has personally conceived, built and delivered multiple omnichannel campaigns end to end, not as a contributor but as the accountable owner
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn as a primary demand gen channel, digital and physical ABM, and lead nurture programmes
• Strong analytics and reporting capability, comfortable building frameworks, interpreting data and presenting to senior stakeholders
• Comfortable being measured on pipeline and lead quality and working in close partnership with sales
• Brings fresh thinking and new ideas.

The kind of person who will thrive here

You’re energised by complexity and motivated by impact. You find something genuinely compelling about marketing products that solve real business problems and you know how to translate that into campaigns that are both effective and beautifully executed. You see the opportunity to do seriously good work in a category that most marketers underestimate, and you’re excited to prove what’s possible.

• High-impact role with lots of ownership (you’ll genuinely shape growth in the division)
• Vibrant, performance-led environment with no micromanagement
• Strong earning potential through commission and performance incentives
• Tools to help you win: petrol allowance, laptop and cell phone support

About our client
A specialist finance business with a fast-growing vehicle finance division is looking for a Relationship Manager to build and nurture partnerships across dealerships, brokers and other referral partners. If you’re commercially sharp, love building relationships, and know the vehicle finance world well, this is a brilliant opportunity to grow a strong book and be part of a team that moves quickly and gets things done.

What the job involves

• Building and expanding a strong network of dealerships and broker partners
• Proactively sourcing new business and growing a healthy pipeline
• Managing a portfolio of SME clients and guiding them through finance solutions
• Understanding client needs and structuring tailored vehicle finance options
• Maintaining long-term partner relationships (and becoming their go-to person)
• Keeping on top of market trends and competitor offerings to spot opportunities
• Doing hands-on outreach: calls, meetings, site visits and follow-ups
• Ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant
• Working closely with internal teams to keep deals moving smoothly and professionally

What you need to be considered

• Proven experience in commercial vehicle finance (non-negotiable)
• Solid sales / business development / relationship management track record
• Confidence working with dealerships, brokers and SME clients
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A valid driver’s licence and your own car (non-negotiable)
• Comfortable working independently and taking full ownership of targets and outcomes
• Strong attention to detail (documentation and compliance really matter)

Bonus points if you

• Already have an active dealer/broker network you can tap into
• Have experience financing trucks and trailers for SME fleet growth
• Enjoy a fast-paced, target-driven environment and thrive on momentum