Your mission:

Epson are currently seeking an experienced regional Marketing Manager to lead our marketing strategy across Southern, East and West Africa.

Leading a regional marketing team, including Marketing Managers and a Product Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for driving an integrated approach across B2C, B2B, product and channel marketing. You will work closely with Sales, Business Unit, partners and regional stakeholders to translate business priorities into impactful marketing strategies and measurable commercial results.

What you will do:

• Lead the regional marketing strategy and annual planning across Southern, East and West Africa.
• Drive integrated B2C, B2B, product, digital, retail and channel marketing strategies.
• Oversee major campaigns, product launches, PR, social media, influencer activities, exhibitions and events.
• Strengthen marketing collaboration with distributors, retailers and reseller partners to drive demand, engagement and sell-out.
• Partner closely with Sales and Product teams to align marketing priorities with commercial objectives.
• Own the regional marketing budget, ensuring effective investment and resource allocation across markets.
• Establish KPIs and measure marketing performance, ROI and business impact.
• Ensure consistent brand positioning and marketing standards while enabling appropriate local-market adaptation

What we ask for:

• Significant marketing experience in South Africa, ideally including additional countries or markets in Southern, East & West Africa.
• OEM marketing experience within the consumer electronics or home appliance industries
• Proven experience leading and developing marketing teams.
• Strong knowledge of B2C, B2B, product and channel/trade marketing.
• Experience working with distributors, retailers, resellers and external agencies.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience managing marketing budgets and measuring ROI.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively across diverse markets and cultures.
• Willingness to travel regionally, up to approximately 25%

What we offer:

Our benefits

In return, we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of excellent benefits, including a working environment where quality, teamwork, and respect come first.

Our heritage  

We aspire to be an indispensable company, trusted throughout the world for our commitment to openness, customer satisfaction and sustainability. We respect individuality while promoting teamwork, and we are committed to delivering unique value through innovative and creative solutions.

Our commitment to the environment

We all have a role to play in building a better future. For Epson, being a sustainable company means being mindful of every aspect of our organisation – from the smallest lightbulb to the largest factory. It fuels our innovation, drives our growth, motivates our workforce and, ultimately, to contribute to society.

Our people

We believe a healthy culture, strong values, teamwork and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to strive for excellence.

Our brand

Ranked by Clarivate Analytics as a Top 100 Global Innovator brand for the last seven years running.