Senior Brand Manager

UNAVAILABLE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company is seeking a Brand Manager in Johannesburg to grow brand equity and launch new products profitably. Candidates should have a degree in Marketing or Business and at least 5 years of experience in Brand Management and FMCG. The role involves cross-functional collaboration and requires excellent communication and project management skills. This position promises growth and innovation, making a significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in Brand Management and FMCG.
• 1-2 years of managing individuals or a marketing team is an advantage.
• Exposure to P&L and ROI management is critical.
• Previous experience in cross-functional team required.
• Advanced communication skills (written, oral, and listening).

Responsibilities

• Grow brand equity and market presence.
• Successfully launch new products profitably.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Innovate, challenge, and find alignment.

Skills

Brand Management

FMCG experience

Team management

P&L management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Networking abilities

Education

3-year Marketing or Business-related degree

Honours or post-graduate qualification in marketing

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Short Intro and About the Job

To be responsible for growing the brand equity and Danone’s presence in the market. An ultimate measure of success will be to successfully launch new products profitably into the market and maintain presence and sustainability.

About You

Academic and Trade

Qualification

• 3-year Marketing or Business-related degree
• Honours or post-graduate qualification in marketing is an advantage

Work experience and skills

• Minimum of 5 years in Brand Management and FMCG
• 1-2 years of managing individuals or a marketing team is an advantage
• Exposure to, and understanding of P&L and ROI management is critical
• Previous experience in working within a cross-functional team is required
• Advanced communication skills (written, oral and listening)
• Good presentation skills
• Project management
• Computer skills (MS Office, Powerpoint and Excel)
• Analytical skills
• Proven commercial acumen
• Proven track record of networking abilities

About Us, We offer and What's next

Do things your way, the way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s up to you.

Working here you will need to enjoy a fast pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, Such as Nutriday, Yogisip, Inkomazi etc. We absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One planet one health BY You. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please explore careers.danone.com.

We offer:

A job which could easily turn in to a career in Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management in Danone.

This is a highly visible position within Danone; you will interact with Internal - Marketing, Sales Supply chain, SSD and External - Suppliers, CO-packers. Challenge, innovate, convince and find alignment when needed. This role has no direct reports.