Marketing Operations Manager

People Dimension; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a strategic manager to oversee product development and brand growth. The role involves managing campaigns, market research, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree, five years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Proficiency in office packages like Outlook, MS Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage annual category and product plans to achieve financial growth.
• Lead new product development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Post Grade 12 qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and direct formal annual category, brand, and product plans to achieve financial growth and profitability (GP).
• Create, plan, manage, and execute campaigns to meet category and brand objectives.
• Lead new product development initiatives.
• Conduct research and monitor market trends and competitor strategies.
• Identify and introduce innovative ingredients, packaging, technologies, products, concepts, and ideas that are commercially viable.
• Oversee stock planning and movement in collaboration with Procurement and Operations.
• Manage and guide annual growth targets and forecasts by brand and SKU.
• Ensure sufficient promotional activities and innovation to drive stock turnover.
• Manage stock clearance prior to aging or expiry.
• Handle product costing within purchasing and packaging parameters, and negotiate with manufacturers and suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships concerning agreements, processes, and business requirements.
• Ensure all products are legal, compliant, and suitable for exports and CAMS, focusing on labels and ingredients.
• Lead project management efforts.
• Lead, manage, and develop departmental staff.
• Improve and implement efficient systems and processes.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and approach.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Post Grade 12 (Degree or equivalent) qualification; RPL considered.
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to coach, manage, and develop team members.
• Customer-oriented and friendly interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in office packages (Outlook, MS Word, Excel) and ERP systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under stress.
• Strong task prioritization skills.
• Flexibility regarding time and mobility.