Brand Manager

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company is seeking a seasoned brand manager to oversee strategic planning and marketing initiatives for the Personal Care Group. The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and at least 3 years of experience in an FMCG environment. This position involves developing marketing strategies, managing budgets, and leading product launches to drive company objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years brand management experience in an FMCG environment.
• Exposure to core marketing competencies.
• Computer literacy including SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of all elements of the Profit and Loss statement.
• Lead detailed planning of product launches and relaunches.
• Train and develop group personnel.

Skills

Consumer insight

Strategy

Budgeting and planning

Promotions management

Business and financial management

New product development

Media advertising development

SAP

Microsoft Office

Research analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing

Honours Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

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.
• Lead detailed planning of product launches and relaunches.
• 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. Provide Management with assessments of subordinates' progress and recommend actions to improve overall efficiency.

Review and approve marketing projects prior to presentation to Management and/or implementation.

Review periodical reports such as media and promotional proposals, media and promotional forward estimates, and quantity estimates prior to input into financial systems.

Research briefs, proposals, and analysis of research data.

Liaise regularly with departments such as Brand Accounting, Technicians, Packaging, Planning, Legal, Purchasing, and Sales on various aspects related to product introductions, changes, and improvements, production planning, quality control, sales, pricing, and distribution.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Honours Degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years brand management experience in an FMCG environment, with exposure to core marketing competencies including consumer insight, strategy, budgeting and planning, promotions management, business and financial management, new product development, media, advertising development, and an understanding of trade.

Computer literacy (SAP, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We develop strong talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

We are dedicated to ensuring each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Please complete this request form if you require accommodation.

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