Ohlthaver & List

General Manager: Marketing Job

Ohlthaver & List  •  Windhoek, NA (Onsite)  •  10 days ago
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To lead, oversee, develop, maintain and direct the overall growth and brand position strategy for the business to gain fair market share, ensuring sustainability of the business. To position O&L Leisure as the leading consumer driven hospitality company in Namibia.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Honours) in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years' marketing experience, including at least 5 years in a senior marketing leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of tourism demand, travel behaviour, and global source markets.
  • Proven experience in brand management, digital marketing, public relations, and strategic marketing.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing high-impact marketing strategies.
  • Strong commercial acumen and knowledge of consumer behaviour and market trends.
  • Hospitality or tourism industry experience will be an added advantage.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Strategic Planning & Brand Positioning

  • Develop and execute growth and brand positioning strategies that drive market share and business sustainability.
  • Lead long-term and short-term marketing planning aligned with business objectives.
  • Position new business acquisitions and expand brand presence in local and international markets.
  • Drive the implementation of the O&L Leisure Brand Charter and brand promise.

Marketing Strategy & Leadership

  • Lead the execution of integrated marketing, retail, brand, and PR strategies.
  • Manage marketing budgets and ensure optimal return on investment.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders to strengthen market positioning and business performance.
  • Provide strategic market insights and recommendations to senior leadership and shareholders.

Digital Marketing & Brand Management

  • Ensure consistent brand identity and messaging across all channels and guest touchpoints.
  • Oversee digital marketing, social media, website development, advertising, PR, and promotional campaigns.
  • Drive customer engagement, lead generation, and brand visibility through innovative marketing initiatives.
  • Support creative development and campaign execution across all properties.

Market Analysis & Performance Monitoring

  • Monitor industry trends, customer behaviour, competitor activity, and market opportunities.
  • Track marketing performance, campaign effectiveness, and market share growth.
  • Use consumer insights and analytics to inform strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Oversee the successful delivery of marketing projects and strategic initiatives.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with agencies, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure marketing activities are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to business objectives.

Leadership & Culture

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing marketing team.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Support employee engagement initiatives and contribute to a Great Place to Work culture.
  • Drive performance management, coaching, and capability development within the team.

O&L Persona & Brand Experience

  • Embed the O&L Persona and brand promise across all marketing activities and customer touchpoints.
  • Ensure authentic storytelling and consistent brand experiences throughout the guest journey.
  • Support property-specific campaigns while maintaining alignment with the overall brand strategy.

Closing Date: 8 July 2026

O&L - a Great Place to Work.

Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

"This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5806

Ohlthaver & List

About Ohlthaver & List

As a truly African company employing over 6000 people in various sectors, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is rooted in and committed to Africa, and all her people.

Today, O&L is Namibia’s largest privately held Group of Companies, with business interests in food production, fishing, beverages, farming, retail trade, information technology, property leasing and development, marine engineering, steelworks, and the leisure and hospitality industry. With annual revenues of close to N$5 billion making O&L a significant contributor to state coffers, this broad-based group has grown to not only be a significant contributor of GDP in Namibia, but is actively engaged in uplifting the lives of its people, its consumers and society, wherever it operates. O&L is relentless in its pursuit of creating a sustainable future for all, and therefore passionately embraces its purpose: Creating a Future, Enhancing Life, in everything we do.

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- Broll Namibia

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- Namibia Dairies

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- O&L Leisure Hotels & Lodges

- O&L Nexentury

- O&L Organic Energy Solutions

- O&L Projects Management

- Pick n Pay Namibia

Visit our website for full details: http://www.ol.na

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Windhoek, NA
Year Founded
1919
Website
ol.na
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