Brand Manager
Our client, a hard-working but fun-loving inhouse agency. Who are extremely passionate about developing brands is looking for a Brand Manager, based in Umhlanga, Durban.
PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION REQUIRES YOU TO BE ONSITE
Qualifications:
- Great track record in Marketing Degree or Honours degree (including Finance/Business Science grads) or IMM Diploma.
- At least a C in Higher Grade Mathematics
- (DO NOT not apply if you do not fulfil this criterion. Candidate will be required to pass numeracy test)
They are looking for a high performing, experienced junior brand manager who would like to learn and grow quickly. Reporting to a Senior Brand Manager or Marketing Manager, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and possess the below mentioned attributes.
Responsibilities:
- Deeply understand consumer behaviours, customers, competitors, influences, markets and anticipate trends and recommend competitive response plans and plans are adapted where relevant to incorporate insights.
- Perform regular data analyses for brands and categories to develop insights, recommendations, and strategies to drive growth.
- Regularly present analyses and performance updates to Senior & Global stakeholders.
- Responsible for annual performance of categories & brands, ensuring brand/category strategies are implemented and growth plans are actioned
- Manage innovation, from concept development to market execution, including product and formulation development, profitability, costings, market feasibility assessments.
- Project manage innovation to ensure they land successfully and achieve sales targets, whilst remaining within planned budget.
- Input into and approve of annual promotional plans and strategic pricing reviews
- Calculate annual sales forecasts for input into greater business target setting.
- Recommend advertising budget choices
- Ensure on time and relevant brand elements are executed to win in market place
- Manage and develop an assistant brand manager or team and help assistants to understand and achieve marketing goals by imparting learnings and knowledge.
- Proven ability to turn insight into tactical actionable plans
- Analytical and critical thinking, ability to think strategically for portfolio
Skills
- Advanced computer skills – Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, online project management platforms e.g. Click Up, Slack
Remuneration:
Competitive salary – dependent on prior working experience.
Own transport required: Yes
