Consumer Brand Manager job vacancy in Johannesburg.
The Consumer Brand Manager is responsible for building strong consumer‑facing brand equity through innovative, compliant marketing campaigns with a strong focus on digital platforms, consumer insights, and engagement.
The role ensures brands connect with end‑users across the full customer journey, driving brand awareness, loyalty, and market share.
Salary: R75 000 – R80 000 per month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Consumer Marketing Strategy
- Develop and execute consumer marketing campaigns across digital, social, and traditional media channels.
- Translate brand strategy into compelling and effective consumer‑facing messaging.
- Lead influencer marketing initiatives, public relations activities, and retail/pharmacy activations.
- Digital Marketing & Consumer Insights
- Own and manage digital platforms including social media channels, websites, and content calendars.
- Plan and execute performance marketing campaigns including SEO, SEM, paid social, and programmatic advertising.
- Analyse campaign performance using digital analytics, consumer research, and feedback to optimise results.
- Consumer Engagement & Activation
- Map the consumer journey and identify opportunities to build loyalty and engagement.
- Execute in‑store activations, promotions, and retail partnerships.
- Develop consumer education materials such as leaflets, videos, and digital content.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with internal brand and commercial teams to ensure aligned messaging across consumer and professional audiences.
- Manage relationships with agencies, research partners, and creative suppliers to ensure effective campaign execution.
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all consumer‑facing marketing activities comply with regulatory and advertising standards, including SAHPRA and ASA codes.
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in consumer brand management.
- Experience within FMCG or OTC environments is advantageous.
- Proven experience in launching and growing brands within a digital environment.
- Portfolio or case studies demonstrating execution success and measurable results are required.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong digital marketing and social media management capability.
- Experience with consumer insights, data analysis, and campaign optimisation.
- Ability to manage agencies and external service providers.
- Strong campaign planning and execution skills.
- Creative, data‑driven, adaptable, consumer‑centric, and collaborative working style.