Marketing Manager at Ntice Search

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational FMCG company is looking for a seasoned Marketing Manager to lead their brand portfolio. The role involves strategic planning, performance tracking, budget management, and team leadership. Candidates should possess strong FMCG experience, commercial acumen, and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Marketing or Brand Management within FMCG.
• Proven P&L ownership and product launch experience.
• Confident managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead brand strategies.
• Manage brand budgets and marketing spend.
• Lead and mentor the marketing team.

Skills

Marketing

Brand Management

Commercial Acumen

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Education

Experience in Marketing or Brand Management

Job description

MARKETING MANAGER

Are you a dynamic Marketing Manager with deep FMCG experience and a passion for building brands that consumers love? If you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and are looking to take full ownership of a growing brand portfolio - we'd love to hear from you

My client (multinational FMCG) is seeking a seasoned Brand/Marketing Manager who can lead with both strategic foresight and hands-on execution, driving top-line growth while managing a high-performing marketing team

You'll take full accountability for the success of the brand, shaping long- and short-term strategies, guiding innovation, driving execution, and managing cross-functional collaboration. You'll be the bridge between Marketing, R&D, Finance, and Commercial - turning insight into action and growth

Responsibilities include
Brand Strategy & Planning

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  Develop, implement, and lead short- and long-term brand strategies
  
  
• Create actionable plans to deliver volume and profit targets
  
  
• Translate insights into growth opportunities
  
  

Brand & Business Performance

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  Track brand performance (volume, value, profitability)
  
  
• Identify and exploit market opportunities
  
  
• Lead innovation, product launches, and renovation strategies
  
  

Brand Management

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  Be the key interface between Marketing Director and the team
  
  
• Lead external agencies and internal functions to execute brand plans
  
  
• Own and execute communications strategy
  
  

Research & Market Insights

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  Work with the Strategy & Insights team to drive category, consumer, and media research
  
  
• Implement trends and data into actionable campaigns
  
  

Cross-Functional Integration

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  Partner with R&D, Commercial, Finance, Supply Chain, and Trade Marketing
  
  
• Align all functions behind marketing objectives and project timelines
  
  

Budget & P&L

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  Manage brand budgets and marketing spend
  
  
• Analyse P&L to ensure brand profitability
  
  
• Support the Marketing Director in setting budget forecasts
  
  

Team Leadership

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  Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing marketing team
  
  
• Set objectives, manage performance, and drive growth through people
  
  

Required Skills

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  Experience in Marketing or Brand Management within FMCG
  
  
• Proven P&L ownership and experience leading product innovations and launches
  
  
• Strong commercial acumen, able to connect the dots between insight and profitability
  
  
• Confident managing cross-functional teams and influencing at Director level
  
  
• Experienced in working with research agencies, consumer insights, and media strategy
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple projects with a strong problem-solving mindset
  
  
• Solid leadership experience with a track record of coaching and team development
  
  

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert

Desired Skills:

• Marketing
• Manager
• FMCG