Brand Manager

Supernova Brands; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 520 000 - 660 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Supernova Brands is hiring a Brand Manager for the Homeware Division to guard exclusive distribution brands while balancing global guidelines with local market realities.

Leading product lifecycle, pricing, and training; driving commercial outcomes and inventory management across retail, e-commerce, and marketplaces.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Homeware Brand Distribution (SA Market) and brand marketing.
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally within internal teams.
• Experience with omni-channel product listings, pricing and promotions.
• Strong retail maths skills; negotiates trading terms for profitability.
• Proven forecasting and procurement experience.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and AI tools to accelerate workflows.

Responsabilités

• Principal Alignment: local contact for external brand principals ensuring global standards.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: bridge sales, marketing, operations and suppliers.
• Listing & Lifecycle Ownership: manage omni-channel listings and lifecycle from onboarding to end-of-life.
• Product Expertise: lead training and range reviews with customers.
• Commercial Execution: own sales targets and profitable deal structures.
• Field Insights: collaborate with merchandising on channel growth and stock optimization.
• Campaign Management: drive the marketing calendar and retail sell-through.
• Content & Community: create product copy, visuals and training assets; engage influencers.
• P&L Accountability: own portfolio P&L and meet revenue/gross profit targets.

Connaissances

Brand management

Cross-functional leadership

Retail analytics

Forecasting

Negotiation

Outils

CRM systems

AI tools

G-Suite

Description du poste

We are hiring a Brand Manager for our Homeware Division!

Department: Homeware Category

Reports To: Head of Tech and Home

Employment type: Full-time, on-site

The Role

The Brand Manager is the primary guardian and driver of our exclusive distribution brands. This role requires a strategic operator who can balance the strict brand equity guidelines of our international/external partners with the commercial realities of the local market. You are accountable for the long-term sustainability, profitability, and expansion of your brand portfolio.

Core Accountability

To build long-term, sustainable, and profitable exclusive distribution brands within the local market.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Equity & Principal Management

• Principal Alignment: Serve as the primary local contact for external brand principals, ensuring strict compliance with global standards to protect brand equity.


• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the central anchor bridging sales, marketing, operations, and suppliers to execute a cohesive brand strategy.

Product Management & Lifecycle Execution

• Listing & Lifecycle Ownership: Take full responsibility for omni-channel listings (retail, e-commerce, marketplaces) and manage end-to-end product lifecycles—from onboarding and pricing to end-of-life strategies.


• Product Expertise: Serve as the brand and product expert, leveraging deep knowledge of product USPs and functionality to lead internal training and collaborate with customers on range reviews and roadmaps.


• Commercial Execution: Own sales targets for assigned brands, partnering with Key Account Managers and retailers to secure premium shelf space and execute joint promotional calendars.


• Field Insights: Work closely with on-the-ground merchandising teams to identify channel growth opportunities, track stock shortages, and monitor competitor activity.

Brand Building & Marketing Execution

• Campaign Management: Own the marketing calendar from start to finish, defining clear priorities and briefs for internal or external teams to drive retail sell-through.


• Content & Community: Guide the creation of high-quality product copy, lifestyle visuals, and training assets while leveraging design enthusiasts and lifestyle influencers to build community loyalty.

Commercial, Forecasting & Inventory Management

• P&L Accountability: Maintain absolute ownership of the portfolio P&L, achieving revenue and gross profit targets within agreed marketing budgets.


• Inventory Management & Procurement: Build accurate demand and launch forecasts, tracking orders from purchase order to warehouse delivery to maximize stock availability while minimizing dead or aged inventory.

Experience & Technical Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in Homeware Brand Distribution (SA Market) and brand marketing.


• Collaboration: Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and work effectively within internal teams.


• Retail Operations: Expertise in omni-channel product listings, pricing, and promotional strategies.


• Commercial Acumen: Strong "retail maths" skills; adept at negotiating trading terms and driving profitable deal structures.


• Procurement & Planning: Proven track record in demand forecasting and commercial performance management.


• Technical Proficiency: Advanced G-Suite user; experienced with CRM systems and AI tools to accelerate workflows.


• Autonomy & Mindset: Highly self-managed, resilient, and adaptable; comfortable with candid feedback and maintaining energy under pressure.