Job Title : IT Sales Manager

ManpowerGroup; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Marketing Manager with a passion for customer marketing in the liquor industry. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in sales and trade marketing, strong project management capabilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include aligning marketing plans with brand objectives, leading campaigns, and mentoring teams. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful marketing initiatives at the intersection of trade and consumer engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sales/trade marketing in FMCG, ideally in premium drinks or liquor.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Align customer marketing plans with brand objectives.
• Lead customer campaigns and monitor KPIs for success.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Customer marketing passion

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

SAP

Nielsen

QlikSense

Job description

Detail : Strategic Alignment & Campaign Development :

• Align customer marketing plans with brand objectives to ensure seamless execution across channels.
• Develop and implement campaigns tailored to target segments, outlets, and activations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create tools and materials supporting brand and sales strategies.

Campaign Execution & Standards :

• Lead the execution of customer campaigns, promotions, and events across on-trade and off-trade channels.
• Ensure timely delivery of POSM and adherence to regulatory standards while tracking and responding to competitor activities.
• Monitor KPIs, conduct post-campaign evaluations, and refine execution processes to enhance outcomes.
• Collaborate with execution partners to drive in-field execution.

Channel & Customer Engagement :

• Work with sales teams, key accounts, and channel leads to optimise product placement and meet evolving customer needs.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and creative agencies to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Actively contribute to Companies guidelines for best practices in execution.

Performance Measurement & Reporting :

• Report on campaign performance, ROI, and insights to align with business goals.
• Evaluate promo effectiveness to optimize resource use and drive future improvements.
• Manage budgets to ensure strategic alignment and transparent expenditure tracking.

Cross-Functional Leadership & People Development :

• Lead and motivate teams, setting performance KPIs and ensuring high-quality execution.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE :

• A passion for customer marketing within the liquor industry with commercial acumen and adaptability.
• Strategic thinker with excellent project management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, capable of leading and influencing across teams

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years in sales / trade marketing in FMCG, ideally within premium drinks or liquor.
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in data tools (e.g., SAP, Nielsen, QlikSense)