Junior Brand Manager

Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Group is seeking a Junior Brand Manager for our client in Muizenberg, Cape Town. The role focuses on managing product categories from concept to launch and driving category performance.

You will develop pricing, promotions and positioning, work with cross-functional teams, and support marketing campaigns, trade shows and digital initiatives to grow brand presence and sales. The ideal candidate has a Marketing-related degree, 1–2 years in brand or project management, Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business Management, Project Management, or related field.
• 1–2 years’ experience in Brand Management or Project Management, or Marketing.
• Experience managing product categories from concept through to commercialization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers and cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for trade shows, customer visits and store visits when required.

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

Brand management

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Market analysis

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Business/Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Junior Brand Manager

Our client specializes in self-adhesive signage and personalized consumer products. They are looking for a Junior Brand Manager to join their team in Muizenberg, Cape Town.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business Management, Project Management, or a related field.
• 1- 2 years’ experience in Brand Management or Project Management, or Marketing.
• Experience managing product categories from concept through to commercialization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers and cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for trade shows, customer visits and store visits when required.

Duties

• 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

• Strong project management- well organised and able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset by identifying opportunities and thinking strategically
• Highly proactive and working with a sense of urgency
• Pays close attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Adaptable and resilient, taking ownership and finding solutions independently.
• Consumer-focused
• Applies creative problem-solving skills to overcome challenges.
• Goal-oriented with a strong focus on achieving measurable results.
• Analyses data to support informed decision-making.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders.