Brand Manager

Colgate-Palmolive; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Brand Manager in Gauteng. The role involves directing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring product launches. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, at least 3 years of FMCG experience, and strong skills in consumer insight and financial management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years brand management experience in FMCG.
• Experience in core marketing competencies.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Profit and Loss statement for management approval.
• Plan and launch products in detail.
• Ensure responses to trade and consumer queries.

Skills

Consumer insight

Budget & planning

Promotions management

Business & financial management

New product development

Media

Advertising

Trade understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Honours Degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries, specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition.

Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet.

Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.

Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Main Duties / Responsibilities

• Preparation of all elements of the Profit and Loss statement for management approval prior to budget/business review.
• Direct the production of business/budget review materials.
• Preparation and development of strategic plans for PCP categories for approval by the Commercial Director.
• Direct the implementation of approved strategies.
• Plan products launches and relaunches in detail.
• Ensure prompt and tactful responses to trade and consumer queries.
• Recommend and review pricing strategies and price increase proposals prior to management approval.
• Keep management informed of all important group activities.
• Recommend means to achieve company profit objectives for the Personal Care Group.
• Provide first-level management supervision/direction of category activities.
• Assign priorities within the group and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Train and develop group personnel to ensure continued career progression.
• Assess subordinates' progress and recommend actions to improve efficiency.
• Review and approve marketing projects prior to presentation or implementation.
• Review periodical reports such as media and promotional plans, estimates, agency proposals, packaging designs, research briefs, and data analysis.
• Regularly liaise with departments including Brand Accounting, Technicians, Packaging, Legal, Purchasing, Planning, and Sales on relevant matters.

Level of Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing; Honours Degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years brand management experience (preferably in an FMCG environment) with exposure to core marketing competencies: consumer insight, strategy, budget & planning, promotions management, business & financial management, new product development, media, advertising, and an understanding of trade.

Computer Literacy

Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are dedicated to developing strong talent from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can be their authentic selves. We ensure respectful treatment and empower leadership to support our people.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application process for persons with disabilities.