Junior Brand Manager

Our client specializes in self-adhesive signage and personalized consumer products. They are looking for a Junior Brand Manager to join their team in Muizenberg, Cape Town.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.

• 1- 2 years’ experience in Brand Management or Project Management, or Marketing.

• Experience managing product categories from concept through to commercialization.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers and cross-functional teams.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for trade shows, customer visits and store visits when required.

Duties

• Take ownership of the overall performance and profitability of assigned product categories.

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, profitability and market growth.

• Manage the full product lifecycle, from market research and product development through to product launch.

• Analyse sales, market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.

• Develop pricing, promotional and product positioning strategies to maximise category performance.

• Support the Sales team with category insights, product training and marketing material.

• Work closely with marketing to execute marketing campaigns, trade shows and digital initiatives to build brand awareness and drive sales.

• Lead cross-functional projects by collaborating with Operations, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Finance and Graphics.

• Manage projects, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.

Skills

• Strong project management- well organised and able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.

• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset by identifying opportunities and thinking strategically

• Highly proactive and working with a sense of urgency

• Pays close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.

• Adaptable and resilient, taking ownership and finding solutions independently.

• Consumer-focused

• Applies creative problem-solving skills to overcome challenges.

• Goal-oriented with a strong focus on achieving measurable results.

• Analyses data to support informed decision-making.

• Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders.