Assistant Brand Manager

4 days ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Premier Full time
Job Description

Job Purpose

You will be expected to make a genuine contribution to the organization, focusing on growing pasta and breakfast categories through innovation, social media, promotional activities and shopper execution to ensure positive impact on the brands' share and brands' revenue performance.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement brand plans to increase market share and maximise profitability within the context of utilizing internal and external analysis as well as competitor, consumer and industry trend insights
  • Planning, managing and execution of promotional, digital and social media activities in line with the brands' strategies and plans.
  • Managing the project innovation process including (but not exclusively) project financials, project presentation and rationale, packaging development, stakeholder management, project launch elements as well as the marketing campaign to support the innovation.
  • Effective stakeholder management for the development of creative, digital assets , ATL & BTL communication, packaging, POS, market research and integrated marketing campaigns
  • Conduct research to understand global and local market, consumer and industry trends for the purpose of driving awareness of key trends within the team to identify opportunities for innovation, highlight potential threats, shifts in consumer behaviour etc.
  • Actively work with sales to understand the retail and wholesale landscape and their relative impact on the business, and how to optimise innovation, distribution, POS and marketing campaigns.
  • Undertaking daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the portfolio's 's activities.
Qualification Requirements
  • A degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Digital Marketing or Advertising. (Essential)
  • Post Graduate specializing in marketing (Desirable)
Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 2-4 years' post-degree experience (Essential)
  • Marketing in FMCG with interaction with trade and sales (1year) (Essential)
Key Outputs

Expected job related knowledge/Skills

  • Ability to manage and in-depth understanding of the digital environment and how this can be optimised to impact the brand strategy.
  • Ability to align shopper plan to brand plan strategic focus areas and implementation of agreed deliverables.
  • Understanding of key marketing drivers and strategies and have demonstrated how these can be utilised to increase market share, revenue and gross profit.
  • Project management of innovation, activations and promotional campaigns.
  • Competency to pull and analyse market research and utilise insights to drive strategic marketing and business initiatives and decision making.
  • Business acumen with an understanding of business drivers which should include budget management, forecasting, P & L optimisation and management, impact of numeric / weighted distribution on revenue, as well as an in-depth understanding of the portfolio in terms of volume, value and gross profit drivers and how these need to be balanced and optimised to exceed revenue and profit targets.
  • Solid capability on Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Attributes:

  • Positive, action orientated attitude with a real desire to learn and develop.
  • Organised and practical approach to your work, solving problems, seizing opportunities and focus on creating value for your team and the organisation.
  • Inquisitive and eager to learn, confident to use own initiative but with strong focus on detail.
  • Ability to work flexibly and proactively to achieve results.

  • Brand Manager Protex

    1 week ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Colgate-Palmolive Full time

    No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number # Midrand, Gauteng, South AfricaWho We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a...

  • Brand Manager CNS

    2 days ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Adcock Ingram Full time

    To develop and implement brand strategies, plans and programmes for the respective product portfolio through customer and market insights and analysis, ensuring that the strategic, business goals and objectives are met.Tertiary qualification within Science or Commerce is preferred.Previous brand management experience within the pharmaceutical environment is...

  • Brand Manager Protex

    1 week ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Colgate-Palmolive Full time

    Requisition ID Posted 11/12/2025 - Marketing - South Africa - Gauteng - Midrand - Colgate-Palmolive - Travel - up to 10% of time - On-siteNo Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number # Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal...

  • In-Market Brand Lead

    2 days ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Novartis Full time

    Job Description SummaryThe position is responsible for achieving SFE monthly target for the assigned territory, customers or therapeutic area by promoting effectively the different ethical products to healthcare professionals through the execution of approved marketing strategies and programs. The position is also expected to collaborate with colleagues, use...

  • Assistant Manager, Retail

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Core Group Full time

    iStore is the home of everything Apple, and Africa's largest Apple Premium Reseller. With a retail footprint of more than 30 physical and online stores across Africa that provide expert advice, Apple Authorised Repairs, Business, Education, training and technical support for anything and everything Apple.Our iStore Assistant Manager is responsible to provide...

  • Counter Manager

    2 days ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Prestige Cosmetics Group Full time

    Position : Counter ManagerDepartment : SalesReporting to : Retail Development ManagerThe Prestige Cosmetics Group is one of the subsidiaries of CAVI Brands, and is one of the leading distributors of luxury fine fragrance, cosmetics, and specialised skincare in Southern Africa. Some of the luxurious brands include Chanel, Bvlgari, La Prairie, and Dolce &...

  • Senior Manager

    7 hours ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

    Senior Manager Integrated Media PlanningKey ResponsibilitiesFunctional Strategy Formation: Lead the development and implementation of the Media and Channel Integration strategy, ensuring alignment with wider corporate strategy.Leadership and Direction: Communicate actions needed to implement the strategy and brand plans; inspire commitment across...

  • Personal Assistant to Director

    7 days ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Cabanga Africa Full time

    Cabanga Africa Group, is a pan-African digital media and marketing company operating across 24 African countries. We manage 8 regional magazines, multiple digital platforms, and deliver integrated services across content, digital marketing, and web solutions for clients in diverse industries.Role DescriptionThis is acontract, hybrid rolefor aPersonal...

  • Executive Personal Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Boardroom Appointments Full time

    Executive Personal Assistant - 6 Month ContractKey Responsibilities:Provide full executive support to the Chief of Strategy, including calendar management, travel arrangements, meeting coordination, and confidential correspondence.Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on all matters pertaining to the Strategy...

  • Junior Operations Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa K and T Consulting (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job Purpose:The Junior Operations Assistant supports the day-to-day coordination of transport, dispatch, and delivery activities within the logistics department. The role ensures that operations run smoothly by assisting with scheduling, documentation, tracking of shipments, and communication between drivers, clients, and internal teams.Key...