TRAFFIC Western Cape

Independent Contractor - Marketing Manager

Boostability

Job Description

The Role:

We're looking for a Marketing Manager who wants to take their career to the next level. You will be responsible for ensuring strong alignment between the global marketing team and the VP of Marketing, while driving execution against company and marketing strategies. You will own end-to-end fulfillment of marketing initiatives, supporting both team execution and your own hands on responsibilities. This is a highly collaborative and execution-focused role that requires a balance of leadership, operational ownership, and individual contribution. You will act as a key driver in ensuring marketing initiatives are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with business goals.

Compensation: $13.00/hour USD

Hours: For optimal client interaction, this freelance role requires availability during Mountain Standard Time (MST) business hours. Specific work hours will be discussed further during the interview process. The anticipated workload for this position is up to (but not exceeding) 40 hours per week.

Tasks May Include:
  • Manage and execute marketing campaigns and initiatives end-to-end
  • Coordinate deliverables across shared services teams including web, creative, content, demand generation, and business development
  • Sequence, prioritize, and track work to ensure timely delivery of projects
  • Develop and maintain a scalable project management process to track and report efforts to executive team
  • Monitor and manage key performance metrics including MQL volume, conversion rates, cost per lead, customer acquisition cost, and campaign/channel performance
  • Provide regular reporting on results, risks, insights, and recommended adjustments
  • Ensure consistency across marketing and sales materials and messaging
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of marketing content as needed
  • Lead weekly Marketing/Business Development syncs with division leadership and shared services partners
  • Provide weekly updates to the growth team on marketing performance and project status
  • Collaborate effectively within a shared-services, matrixed environment
  • Prepare regular performance summaries and recommend improvements based on data insights
  • Stay current on trends and best practices in data analysis, reporting, and marketing execution optimization
  • Fluent in English (C1/C2 level proficiency) with strong writing and grammar skills
  • Proficiency in Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and third-party tracking/analytics platforms
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
  • 4+ years of progressive marketing experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading projects and mentoring or supervising team members
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present to senior leadership and global stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
  • Exceptional attention to detail with ability to execute from strategy through implementation
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills
  • Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Slack, or similar platforms
  • Ability to collaborate cross functionally and serve as a strategic marketing partner
Equipment Requirements:

As a contract worker, you will be required to provide your own equipment, including:

  • A laptop or computer, headset, reliable internet connection.
Additional Notes:
  • This is a contract position, so you will not be eligible for benefits.
  • You must be able to work independently and manage your own time.

About This Role

Career insights for Marketing Managers positions

Salary Benchmark
$157,620/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Airtable Amazon Redshift MySQL CSS3 Drupal 10 Jakarta Server Pages Adobe After Effects 2024 Flip

Job Overview

Date Posted
07 May 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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