Junior Brand Manager – FMCG Growth, Mentorship & Impact

Placements24; Southampton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Mentorship opportunities

Exposure to leading FMCG brands

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Junior Brand Manager to support our Snacks division. You will assist in executing marketing plans, conduct market research, support product development, and help manage brand communications across digital channels.

This role offers hands-on learning under senior brand managers, with exposure to leading FMCG campaigns and a clear path for growth. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in marketing or brand roles, a relevant bachelor's degree, strong analytics,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in marketing or brand management (FMCG preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and execution of brand plans and campaigns for Snacks Division.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support management of brand content across digital and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, R&D, agencies) on brand initiatives.
• Assist coordination of product launches and promotional activities.
• Monitor brand performance and sales data; contribute to reports.
• Support creation of marketing materials and internal communications.
• Help manage brand budgets and track expenses.
• Contribute ideas for new product development and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Brand management

Marketing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Junior Brand Manager to support our Snacks division. You will assist in executing marketing plans, conduct market research, support product development, and help manage brand communications across digital channels.

This role offers hands-on learning under senior brand managers, with exposure to leading FMCG campaigns and a clear path for growth. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in marketing or brand roles, a relevant bachelor's degree, strong analytics,