Senior Brand Manager

PRR Recruitment Services; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 819 000 - 1 148 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Brand Manager for a fashion retail client in Germiston, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for brand strategy, positioning, and growth within the fashion sector. The role requires 6-8 years of experience, including experience as a Senior Buyer, and advanced skills in market research and sales forecasting. Exceptional MS Excel and presentation skills are essential. This position involves both local and international travel.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience as a Brand Manager in fashion retail.
• Experience as a Senior Buyer in fashion retail (footwear).
• Ability to travel locally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and establish brand positioning and values.
• Design and implement a research-based strategy.
• Measure and interpret brand performance.

Skills

Brand management

Sales forecasting

Market research

MS Excel

Business presentation

Inventory control

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing Management or Brand Management

Job description

JOB FUNCTION

• Analyze, identify, and establish current brand positioning and values
• Research trends and interpret them for market
• Design and implement a research-based strategy with a core focus on building ranges within the brand
• Measure and constantly interpret brand performance
• Further grow and sustain brand equity
• Liaising with suppliers in support of the function ahead of season
• Sales forecasting, planning & inventory control in collaboration with Planner
• Keep abreast of market trends and economic conditions to anticipate changes to brand strategy
• Procure the right product at the right price at the right time
• Range development
• Manage Development Samples – until confirmation sample received order and mange and track
• Supplier comms regarding product
• Customer comms re product at all times
• Check & sign PO’s before sending to supplier
• BHAG annual plan interpreted to GMROI
• Analyze GMROI annual plan, monthly check
• Seasonal Maps – daily & weekly

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFYING CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing Management or Brand Management or Brand Strategy or Fashion Retail Marketing Management
• 6-8 Years’ solid experience as a Brand Manager within the fashion retail sector
• Additional experience as a Senior Buyer within fashion retail (footwear) with exposure to and understanding of Planning
• Proven experience in building product ranges
• Preferred: Senior Brand Manager with experience in Men’s, Ladies and Kids footwear (casual, formal and outdoors)
• Advanced command of MS Excel
• Ability to interpret numerical and sales information for the purpose of driving the brand
• Able to travel locally and internationally, often
• Exceptional business presentation skill