Assistant Brand Manager

SUMMARY:
We’re seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to join a marketing and manufacturing company with a strong presence in the personal care market, both in South Africa and internationally.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which we operate
• Help to develop fantastic marketing mixes to maximise these opportunities
• Be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing mix to store-level
• Monitor and assess the commercial success of the mix in the marketplace
• Look for gaps in the market to exploit and grow
• Analyse and interpret data to provide recommendations for brand development
• Work with Research and development team to convert innovation ideas into products
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects within assigned timelines and budgets
• Work closely with the Design team on artwork execution
• Put together advertising and creative briefs
• Copywriting for marketing literature
• Closely working with the digital team on campaigns and projects

• Matric with good results in Maths
• Preferred Marketing Degree or Honours degree (including Finance/Business Science grads) or IMM Diploma
• 1- 2 years of work experience is preferred
• High attention to detail and accuracy, comfortable working with numbers and creative artwork
• Computer and Excel skills
• Great team working skills
• The ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken word)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Own reliable transport