Junior Brand Manager - FMCG Growth & Mentorship Path

Placements24; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous leave

Employee discounts

Mentorship and career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Brand Manager to support the Snacks Division in Randburg, Gauteng. This entry-level to mid-level role offers hands-on experience in brand management, market research, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and R&D teams.

You will help execute marketing strategies, develop campaigns, monitor brand performance, and contribute to innovative product launches while learning under senior brand managers in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Communications.
• 1–3 years in marketing or brand management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand marketing plans for Snacks Division.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis.
• Manage brand content across digital and social platforms.
• Collaborate with sales, R&D, and creative agencies.
• Coordinate product launches and promotions.
• Monitor brand performance and report findings.
• Prepare marketing materials and presentations.
• Support brand budgets and expense tracking.
• Generate ideas for new product development and campaigns.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Brand Manager to support the Snacks Division in Randburg, Gauteng. This entry-level to mid-level role offers hands-on experience in brand management, market research, and cross-functional collaboration with sales and R&D teams.

You will help execute marketing strategies, develop campaigns, monitor brand performance, and contribute to innovative product launches while learning under senior brand managers in a fast-paced FMCG environment.