Brand Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Durban seeks an experienced Marketing Manager to drive brand strategy and portfolio oversight within a fast‑moving consumer goods environment.

You will oversee a valued brand portfolio, participate in strategy formation, and ensure alignment with national targets while leading cross‑functional teams and external partners on key projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years relevant FMCG experience.
• Valid Code EB driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Brand Management
• Participate in the formulation of the marketing strategy.
• Oversee a portfolio of categories /brands that are more highly valued by the business.
• Formulate the brand targets in consultation with the Marketing Executive and ensure alignment with the national targets.
• New Product Development and Marketing Research
• Lead projects with cross functional teams and external service providers
• Conduct relevant analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses in the brand portfolio/strategy
• Information Analysis, Management and Reporting
• Provide detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends, predictions and relevant strategies.
• Provide forecasting input with the customer team into S&OP forecasts.
• Formulate and manage brand marketing budgets monthly to meet annual targets.
• Formulate and implement approved budgets.

Education

A Degree or Diploma in Marketing Management

Job description

• A Degree or Diploma in Marketing Management (3 years)
• Valid Code EB drivers license
• 5 to 8 years relevant experience in an FMCG environment

Responsibilities:

• Brand Management
• Participate in the formulation of the marketing strategy.
• Oversee a portfolio of categories /brands that are more highly valued by the business.
• Formulate the brand targets in consultation with the Marketing Executive and ensure alignment with the national targets.
• New Product Development and Marketing Research
• Lead projects with cross functional teams and external service providers
• Conduct relevant analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses in the brand portfolio/strategy
• Information Analysis, Management and Reporting
• Provide detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends, predictions and relevant strategies.
• Provide forecasting input with the customer team into S&OP forecasts.
• Formulate and manage brand marketing budgets monthly to meet annual targets.
• Formulate and implement approved budgets.