Marketing Operations Manager

People Dimension; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a skilled Manager to lead category and product plans. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in similar roles within the FMCG or luxury brand sectors, possess strong negotiating and organizational skills, and be capable of developing team members effectively. This role requires effective communication, independence, and the ability to handle various responsibilities while working under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar role, FMCG or luxury brand experience.
• Ability to manage and develop people.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual category and product plans.
• Create and execute marketing campaigns.
• Conduct market research for new product development.
• Ensure stock management efficiency.
• Develop supplier relationships.
• Ensure product compliance for exports.
• Lead and develop departmental staff.
• Improve systems and processes.

Skills

Strategic approach

Creative problem solving

Strong Negotiating skills

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Effective communication

Coaching and management skills

Independence

Strong computer skills

Ability to work under stress

Flexibility

Education

Post Grade 12 qualification (Degree or similar)

Tools

ERP system

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and direct formal annual category, brand and product plans to achieve financial and growth and Profitability/GP


• Create, plan, manage and execute campaigns to achieve category and brand plans


• New Product development - Research and monitoring of market trends and competitor strategies, whilst driving the NPD process, ensuring success from concept to actual launch implementation Identify and introduce innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, products, concepts and ideas that are commercially viable


• PLM and Stock management, ensure efficient stock planning and stock movement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations Department including:


• Manage and guide annual growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU


• Ensure sufficient promotional activity and innovation to drive required stock turn


• Ensure stock is cleared prior to ageing / expiry


• Manage product costing effectively within required purchasing and packaging parameters and partner and communicate/negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers


• Manage supplier relationships with regards to Agreements, Processes and Business requirements


• Ensure all products are legal, compliant and appropriate for Exports and CAMS, focusing on labels and ingredients


• Project management


• Lead, manage and develop people within the Department


• Improve and implement efficient systems and processes

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Strategic approach


• Creative problem solving


• A post Grade 12 (Degree or similar) qualification is a requisite and RPL will be taken into account


• A proven track record of at least 5 years in a similar role


• FMCG or luxury brand experience


• Strong Negotiating, organisational and time management skills


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing


• Able to coach, manage and grow people.


• Ability to deal with variety of people in a customer orientated, friendly manner


• Ability to work independently


• Strong computer skills on office administrative packages (incl. Outlook, MS Word, Excel) and ERP system


• Ability to agree and achieve deadlines and function in stressful environment


• Ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines


• Flexibility in respect of time and mobility


• Valid driver’s license