Vacancies at HF Group

Overall Job Purpose

The Director – Marketing, Corporate Affairs & Citizenship will be responsible for defining the marketing & communication strategies, policies and strategic plans for the HF Group. They will drive the design, alignment and implementation of the HF Group marketing strategy, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Sustainability and Citizenship agenda to ensure execution of HF Group’s brand promise, profitability, brand strength and stakeholder relationships’ needs. To lead the marketing team to build the brand awareness and reputation, as well as measuring the return on marketing programmes investments.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Define the Group strategy for Marketing and Communication, and drive implementation of the same.
2. In liaison with the Group CEO, Managing Director HFC and in cooperation with the Divisional Directors prepare and implement marketing, communication, sustainability and shared value-creation strategies and plans.
3. Provide specialist marketing, leadership, brand & communication, alignment, and support to ensure all Group projects are executed exceptionally.
4. Manage the perception of HFC and its reputation in the market.
5. Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across the HF Group.  This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the company’s Code of Conduct.
6.  Manage and maintain relationships with strategic stakeholders: Board of Directors, Divisional Directors, regulatory authorities, key customers and service providers.
7. Develop budgets that are consistent with the financial guidelines of the company, and ensure maintenance thereof.
8. Manage the risks for Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing Division and ensure adherence to compliance regulations.
9. Market intelligence & research – work in cooperation with the Strategy & Business Performance.
10. Provide, manage and maintain comprehensive business status reporting with robust key performance/risk indicators.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• University Degree, preferably in a business-related field. Relevant professional and/or postgraduate qualifications are an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in marketing and brand management, including at least 5 years at executive level.
• Experience in high level corporate communications, medic, public and stakeholder relations.
• Experience in CSR management and or programmes and social development programmes.
• Sound understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements, corporate governance and general business operations.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering business results.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Risk Management
• Key Performance Indicators
• Effective Communication
• Brand Management
• Creativity
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic
• Written Communications
• Marketing Strategy & Positioning
• Digital Marketing Channels
• Organizational Communications

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Principle Accountabilities

• Oversee the negotiations surrounding the sale and purchase of Precious project;
• Create, develop and exploit commercial opportunities to increase the company’s income through existing and potential new clients with whom you will target, initiate and develop business relationship;
• Ensure that the management is constantly appraised of the business activity, market opportunities, status, trends and business developments;
• Develop strategies to realize commercial opportunities and minimize risks to the business;
• Produce and deliver a sales action plan which supports the company’s strategic objectives, achieving sales targets and using initiative to take corrective measures as needed;
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the company’s portfolio and working knowledge of competitor products/services;
• Managing rights and obligations under the company’s key commercial agreements and other regulatory bodies;
• Obtain customer feedback on service quality and share with management to continuously improve the business operations;
• Provides ad-hoc and on-going decision support to the management by engaging in data analysis, risk/return analysis, research and market assessment activities for varying business scenarios;
• Identify new market opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business proposal that secure new deals and contracts
• Obtain support from the Head of Mortgage Business & HFDI to finalise recommendations and negotiations strategy;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality throughout: on current business activities, short-long term plans, proposals under scrutiny and any other activity related to the project and overall business;
• Monitor industry legislative developments, develop and implement strategic changes in order to maintain compliance and maximize business performance;
• Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, community organisations, regulatory bodies etc.;
• Provide commercial and business development support/advice to other areas of the business within the Group according to the need;
• Representing the organization at trade exhibitions, events, demonstrations and other related activities;
• Preparation of credit applications for assessment by the credit committee;
• Follow up on progress on security perfection or pending facility documentation with both our legal department and project finance clients;
• Performance Management for Precious Sales Team

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor degree in a business-related field
• Project Finance & Planning will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in real estate services with 2 at relating to project/property financing & management

Key Competencies and Skills

• Self-Starter with plenty of initiative to innovate, change or develop old ideas into new opportunities and enjoys a fast-paced exciting environment with a commitment to achieving results.
• Organized
• Strategic thinker 
• Leadership qualities 
• Handling multiple projects, assignments and duties
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Good computer skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and e-mail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated business development and financial skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of overall team structure
• Excellent communicator