Brand Manager

Talent Acquisition Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Brand Manager to join a global premium FMCG leader in Cape Town. In this role, you will develop brand strategies, manage P&L, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitable growth. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical, project management, and communication skills, with 3–5 years in brand marketing within the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in brand marketing within a leading FMCG company.
• Confident, driven team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and executional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute brand strategies for sustainable growth.
• Manage brand portfolio P&L and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Lead 3+ year brand planning and marketing campaign execution.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Ability

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

IRI

Nielsen

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and passionate Brand Manager to join the dynamic marketing team of a global premium FMCG leader. This role offers the chance to work on a category-leading product portfolio with strong international equity, and to contribute to both short-term results and long-term brand strategy in the South African market.

Position Purpose :

This role is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies that drive sustainable sales growth and profitability. You will translate global brand positioning into impactful local market strategies, lead cross-functional initiatives, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to bring your vision to life in trade, communication, and innovation.

Brand Strategy & Execution

Lead 3+ year brand planning and align local strategy with global guidelines.

Build and execute annual marketing and A&P plans that support brand equity and sales targets.

Own the full marketing calendar and campaign execution in partnership with agencies and commercial teams.

Conduct trade visits and consumer research to stay close to shopper behaviour and insights.

Commercial and P&L Management

• Take ownership of the brand portfolio P&L in conjunction with the line manager.

Manage SKU optimisation, pricing strategy, and pack development for profitability.

Collaborate with Trade Marketing, Key Accounts, and Controlling teams to convert brand strategy into commercial wins.

Present brand strategies and new initiatives to senior management and global stakeholders.

Work cross-functionally across departments including Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Global Marketing.

Support team learning and actively contribute to a high-performance, idea-driven culture.

Who We’re Looking For :

Completed Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

3–5 years' experience in brand marketing within a leading FMCG company.

Strategic thinker with strong project management, organisational and communication skills.

Passionate about consumer trends and insight-led brand development.

Confident, driven and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Strong analytical ability and commercial acumen.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tools like IRI or Nielsen .

Entrepreneurial mindset and growth orientation

Strong presentation and negotiation skills

Attention to detail and executional excellence

Ability to manage complexity and competing priorities

Adaptable and solutions-oriented

This is an excellent opportunity for a brand builder with a global mindset and local agility, ready to make an impact in a premium category.