Senior Brand Manager

The Talent Room; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Brand Manager in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years in fashion retail, developing strategies and managing brand performance. Responsibilities include analyzing brand positioning, designing strategies, and liaising with suppliers. A tertiary qualification in Marketing Management or similar is essential, along with advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities. The role involves local and international travel and demands exceptional presentation skills.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of solid experience as a Brand Manager within the fashion retail sector.
• Additional experience as a Senior Buyer with exposure to Planning.
• Proven experience in building product ranges.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and establish current brand positioning and values.
• Research market trends and interpret them.
• Design and implement a research-based strategy for brand ranges.

Skills

Brand Strategy

Market Research

Sales Forecasting

MS Excel

Business Presentation Skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing Management, Brand Management, or Fashion Retail Marketing Management

Job description

SUMMARY

Our client is hiring a Senior Brand Manager !

POSITION INFO : Description

• Analyze, identify, and establish current brand positioning and values
• Research trends and interpret them for the market
• Design and implement a research-based strategy with a core focus on building ranges within the brand
• Measure and consistently interpret brand performance
• Grow and sustain brand equity
• Liaise with suppliers in support of the function ahead of the season
• Conduct sales forecasting, planning, and inventory control in collaboration with the Planner
• Stay informed of market trends and economic conditions to anticipate changes to brand strategy
• Procure the right product at the right price at the right time
• Lead range development
• Manage development samples until confirmation samples are received; manage and track orders
• Maintain supplier communication regarding product
• Maintain customer communication regarding product at all times
• Check and sign purchase orders before sending them to suppliers
• Interpret the BHAG annual plan into GMROI
• Analyze the GMROI annual plan and conduct monthly checks
• Maintain seasonal maps, daily and weekly
• Monitor daily sell-through and take immediate action

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing Management, Brand Management, Brand Strategy, or Fashion Retail Marketing Management
• 6–8 years of solid experience as a Brand Manager within the fashion retail sector
• Additional experience as a Senior Buyer within fashion retail with exposure to and understanding of Planning
• Proven experience in building product ranges
• Advanced command of MS Excel
• Strong ability to interpret numerical and sales information to drive the brand
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally, often
• Exceptional business presentation skills

Please note only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered.

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