Junior Project Brand Manager

Is your expertise in managing cross-functional projects within the retail industry while driving successful brand and product initiatives?
A well-established manufacture based in the Southern Suburbs, representing a portfolio of nationally recognised brands, is seeking a driven and commercially minded professional to take ownership of a successful brand portfolio and contribute to business growth.
The role involves developing annual brand plans, managing projects, delivering excellent customer service, analysing data to support business decisions, solving problems proactively, and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Management, Project Management, or a related qualification.
• 2 – 4 years experience in brand management, category management, project management, or marketing.
• Exposure to managing products throughout their lifecycle, from development to market launch, will be advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, manufacturers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's licence with the flexibility to travel for customer meetings, trade exhibitions, supplier visits, and retail store visits.

Duties

• Manage assigned product categories to achieve sales growth, profitability, and overall business objectives.
• Develop and execute category plans that align with market trends and company strategy.
• Coordinate new product development by working with internal departments and external suppliers from concept through to launch.
• Evaluate market conditions, competitor activity, consumer behaviour, and sales performance to identify opportunities for growth.
• Recommend pricing, promotional, and merchandising initiatives that strengthen product performance and brand positioning.
• Partner with the Sales team by providing product knowledge, category insights, and supporting sales initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to deliver product launches, promotional campaigns, trade exhibitions, and digital marketing activities.
• Drive cross-functional projects by coordinating activities between Sales, Operations, Production, Purchasing, Finance, and Graphic Design teams.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and supplier performance to ensure projects are completed efficiently and within agreed objectives
• Excellent planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

 
Salary: R negotiable dependent on experience