Brand Manager

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the meat industry seeks a dynamic Junior Brand Manager in Durban. This high-impact role involves executing marketing strategies, enhancing brand awareness, and managing online retail experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in brand management, creativity, and solid project management skills, contributing to the growth of well-known retail brands.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in brand management or marketing.
• Knowledge of design programmes like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and trends.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing campaigns and promotions across various channels.
• Coordinate branding initiatives and ensure visual consistency.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and customer behavior.

Skills

Project Management

Creativity

Marketing Strategy

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Hootsuite

Mailchimp

Google Analytics

Job description

Recruiter:

NCLC

Job Ref:

538816599

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Durban | Meat Industry | Digital Retail | Brand Management

Are you passionate about branding, creative execution, and turning strategy into action? Our client is looking for a dynamic Junior Brand Manager to support and implement marketing and communication plans across two well-known butchery retail brands.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and internal teams, you’ll help bring brand initiatives to life in-store, online, and beyond.

What you’ll do:

• Support the rollout of marketing campaigns, promotions, and product launches across multiple channels
• Help develop and execute brand plans for each store and track brand exposure and customer feedback
• Coordinate with agencies and vendors to bring new creative concepts and designs to life
• Manage and maintain retail branding across stores, ensuring visual consistency
• Liaise with store teams and suppliers to gather feedback on product design, branding, and materials
• Prepare artwork files and ensure correct specs for production and print
  
  

You’ll also assist with:

• Conducting market and competitor research to identify trends and customer behaviour
• Budget planning and tracking performance goals, KPIs, and ROI
• Building brand awareness and supporting sales growth through brand-led communication
• Managing online store orders and ensuring smooth customer experiences
• Overseeing marketing materials — from email campaigns and social posts to in-store displays
• Supporting CSR programmes and internal brand initiatives
• Ensuring all marketing aligns with brand identity and company values
• Quality-checking and reviewing marketing content before sign-off
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• 3-5 year’s experience in a similar role (Agency or in-house marketing department)
• Knowledge of design programmes such as Adobe Creative Suite; Illustrator and Photoshop (Advantageous)
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in graphic design, digital marketing, production, etc.
• Have a good understanding of basic computer skills and the ability to learn how to use proprietary software (Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Google Analytics).
• Has a flare for project management and the ability to take tasks from start to finish.
• Exhibits the ability to prioritise tasks and complete them in a high-pressure environment.
• Displays the ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
  
  

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your ideas and execution can make a real difference to the growth of a dynamic brand.