Remote FMCG Brand Manager – Growth & Strategy

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Flexible work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Brand Manager to develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies for a premier FMCG portfolio. You will lead market research, consumer insights, and integrated campaigns while managing budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in FMCG brand management, strong strategic thinking, and a passion for building resonant brands in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive brand management experience in FMCG.
• Strong understanding of consumer insights, market dynamics and digital trends.
• Proven track record of launching and growing brands remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated brand plans including campaigns and promotions.
• Conduct market research, consumer analysis, and competitive reviews.
• Manage the brand marketing budget with ROI optimization.
• Oversee brand communications across touchpoints with consistent messaging.
• Collaborate with sales, product development and digital teams.
• Monitor brand performance and provide actionable insights.
• Drive innovation and product development within the brand portfolio.
• Build relationships with external agencies and partners.

Skills

Brand management

Market research

Digital marketing

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Brand Manager to develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies for a premier FMCG portfolio. You will lead market research, consumer insights, and integrated campaigns while managing budgets and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in FMCG brand management, strong strategic thinking, and a passion for building resonant brands in a remote-first environment.