Jnr Brand Manager

iStaff (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

iStaff (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Product Category Manager to drive performance and profitability of assigned product categories across trade channels. You will work with Marketing, Ops, Sales and suppliers to develop and execute category strategies, pricing, promotions and product positioning to grow market share.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can manage end-to-end product lifecycles, analyse sales trends, and coordinate cross-functional projects, including trade shows and digital

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• 1+ year experience in marketing, project management or brand management.
• Experience managing concepts through commercialization.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers/manufacturers.
• Willing to travel for trade shows.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall performance and profitability of assigned product categories.
• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, profitability and market growth.
• Manage the full product lifecycle, from market research and product development through to product launch.
• Analyse sales, market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
• Develop pricing, promotional and product positioning strategies to maximise category performance.
• Support the Sales team with category insights, product training and marketing material.
• Work closely with marketing to execute marketing campaigns, trade shows and digital initiatives to build brand awareness and drive sales.
• Lead cross-functional projects by collaborating with Operations, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Finance and Graphics.
• Manage projects, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.

Skills

Marketing

Project management

Brand management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Grade 12

Job description

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12


2. Suitable and relevant tertiary qualification


3. More than 1 year experience in marketing, project management or managing a brand


4. Experience managing from concept to commercialization


5. Comfortable working with various suppliers and manufacturers


6. Willing to do store visits and travel for trade shows


7. Valid drivers license

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall performance and profitability of assigned product categories.


• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, profitability and market growth.


• Manage the full product lifecycle, from market research and product development through to product launch.


• Analyse sales, market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making.


• Develop pricing, promotional and product positioning strategies to maximise category performance.


• Support the Sales team with category insights, product training and marketing material.


• Work closely with marketing to execute marketing campaigns, trade shows and digital initiatives to build brand awareness and drive sales.


• Lead cross-functional projects by collaborating with Operations, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Finance and Graphics.


• Manage projects, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.