Brand Manager: Castle Double Malt

AB InBev Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev Africa in Randburg seeks a seasoned marketer to grow the power and market share of its brands in South Africa, including Castle Double Malt, within resource and time constraints.

You will lead through-the-line campaigns, manage briefs and budgets, and perform ROI analysis. Collaborate with planning, procurement, agencies and regional teams to refresh campaigns and enhance consumer experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Marketing or Communication.
• Honours degree desirable but not essential.
• 6+ years of marketing working experience.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good conceptual and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle complex situations under pressure.
• Clear, concise communicator.
• Attention to detail.
• Good commercial ability and understanding of P&L preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Seek opportunities for amplifying the impact and creativity of all brand activities.
• Provide input to strategy, creative and campaigns in the team.
• Delivers through the line campaign programmes that keep the brand constantly fresh and deliver against ROI targets.
• Develops briefs and manages design & execution for through the line programs aligned with the activation platform.
• Creates budget, reach, ROI analysis and penetration proposals and then measures all aspects before, during and post campaign.
• Project manages campaign timelines, budgets and quality.
• Collaborates with outside agencies, Planning, Procurement, Connections Events & Digital Teams, Promotions Specialist, Trade Marketing, EE Teams, and regions as appropriate.
• Responsible for after action review of campaign post execution.
• Own identified projects for the in home/ Out of Home drinking occasion that reflect Shopper and Consumer behavior insights to improve consumer experience and brand relevance.

Skills

Marketing leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Budget/ROI analysis

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing/Communication

Honours degree desirable

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

key purpose of this role

is to grow the Power and Market share in South Africa of the brands that the team looks after Castle Double Malt within the resource and time constraints available.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Seek opportunities for amplifying the impact and creativity of all brand activities.
• Provide input to strategy, creative and campaigns in the team.
• Delivers through the line campaign programmes that keep the brand constantly fresh and deliver against ROI targets.
• Develops briefs and manages design & execution for through the line programs aligned with the activation platform.
• Creates budget, reach, ROI analysis and penetration proposals and then measures all aspects before, during and post campaign.
• Project manages campaign timelines, budgets and quality.
• Collaborates with outside agencies, Planning, Procurement, Connections Events & Digital Teams, Promotions Specialist, Trade Marketing, EE Teams, and regions as appropriate.
• Responsible for after action review of campaign post execution.
• Own identified projects for the in home/ Out of Home drinking occasion that reflect Shopper and Consumer behavior insights to improve consumer experience and brand relevance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication.
• Honours degree desirable but not essential.
• 6+ years of relevant marketing working experience.
• Good leadership qualities.
• Good conceptual and analytical abilities.
• Ability to handle complex situations under pressure.
• Clear, concise communicator.
• Attention to detail.
• Good commercial ability and understanding of P&L preferred but not essential.

Additional Information:

• Band: VI

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.