Job vacancy Brand Manager

JOB PURPOSE:

Manage all aspects of the business associated with the assigned categories; to develop and implement the marketing plan to achieve the business objectives, as well as being the primary liaison between the company and the supplier. The organisation remains committed to our people, performance and stakeholders. As such, all activities must therefore conform to the policies, procedures and customer service standards set by the organisation and with all legal and statutory requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain current market information for key categories and brands (competitor pricing/activity, sales by channel/key account, costing spreadsheet, advertising/in store costs, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for new business growth and increased business
• Assist in development of an annual business plan and quarterly
• Develop contingency strategy/rapid response plan where
• Become familiar with ordering guidelines of principal so that a consistent supply of goods is achieved for the relevant SKUs.
• Liaise with warehouse personnel to control/manage the rotation of inventories; respond immediately, to reports any damages, incorrect, or slow-moving stock.
• Submit updated sales and promotional reports
• Execute marketing activity as per annual business plans with new product launches, media and consumer promotions.
• Monitor spending to ensure optimization and within approved
• Verify and submit expenses with supporting documentation on a monthly basis for
• Monitor competition for new products/strategies and potential
• Submit quarterly retail pricing comparisons and market
• Develop and implement in store
• Be fully aware of the current sales dynamics and trends as it relates to the various sales channels
• Spend at least 1-2 days per week on the trade developing relationships with customers and sales force while also monitoring merchandising performance.
• Monitoring of the brand’s Fixed & Outdoor Advertising placements
• Management of the brands’ social media brand image and marketing communication
• Weekly analysis of the brands’ product mix reports to identify opportunities and challenges for
• product categories, time of day sales, pricing, promotions etc
• Assist in other related areas of work based on the needs of the department and any other area as necessary in support of Company activities.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Creativity

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Marketing Analytics
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Suite)

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:

• Tertiary level training in Marketing or a related Social
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Marketing
• Must own a reliable working

PHYSICAL/MENTAL ENVIRONMENT:

• Physical Demands: Office activity, sitting, standing, computer usage, lifting of light
• Environment/Hazard Demands: N/A
• Travel Demands: Moderate requirement, ability to travel for activities or promotions and

Important Notice:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skill, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The company, reserves the right to assign projects, tasks and countries to be managed in other territories that are of business interests covered by the group. This job description may be revised at any time and employees may be required to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change.

Compensation for additional duties outside an employee’s base salary will be considered on a performance basis and performance targets determined and rewarded based on approved Key Performance Indicators and the relevant attached performance-based incentives/payment.

29 Jun, 2024 (58 days left)