Assistant Brand Manager

Recruitment Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency based in Cape Town is looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to drive brand and promotional strategies. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure effective product positioning, analyzing market trends, and optimizing campaign performance. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Strong coordination and administrative skills are desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant marketing experience.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities of the marketing team.
• Oversee procurement and packaging of marketing materials.
• Manage projects and brief agency teams.
• Track and report marketing activities to stakeholders.
• Support social media and content management.

Skills

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Market analysis

Project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

The Assistant Brand Manager will support the planning and execution of brand and promotional strategies across retail channels to drive in-store and online sales. The successful candidate will collaborate with merchandising, sales, and marketing teams to ensure consistent brand messaging, effective product positioning, and engaging shopper experiences. Analyzing market trends, customer insights, and sales data to optimize campaign performance and support growth in a competitive retail environment will be a key part of the role.

Requirements :

• Degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Business, or related field
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant marketing experience
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel as required
• Proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

Responsibilities :

• Assist with and support daily activities of the marketing team
• Oversee procurement and packaging of marketing materials, promotional items, and campaigns (online and print)
• Brief internal team members and external partners on courier jobs, media influencers, and other requests
• Manage projects and brief agency teams, supporting brand and marketing managers on campaigns
• Review artwork and collateral under the supervision of the Brand Manager
• Track and report marketing activities, keeping stakeholders informed of progress, results, and learnings
• Build relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure effective rollout of initiatives
• Manage project budgets and track costs
• Handle monthly billing processes with agencies and internal teams
• Assist in developing and executing annual brand plans
• Support social media, website, campaign, and content management
• Monitor sales and market share, providing insights and recommendations
• Conduct trade visits and provide feedback for in-store visibility
• Coordinate team, brand, and company events

We seek an experienced individual with strong administrative and coordination skills, understanding of marketing channels, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. If you are a team player aiming to join a fast-paced, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply. Our team will review your CV and contact you to discuss your skills. Thank you.