Brand Category Specialist
Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
Job Description
Job Summary
Brand Category Specialist Sandton Johannesburg
Our FMCG/Retail Client is looking for a Brand Category Specialist in Sandton Johannesburg. Client seeks a highly self-motivated, inquisitive and persistent individual who will be responsible for effectively driving the development and promotion of the brand category globally.
Requirements:
- Tertiary Qualification
- Minimum 4-5 years' experience in Product Specialist / Management or New Product Development - FMCG/Retail Sector
- Executive Category Branding / Product Development / Marketing Experience
- Work with suppliers to create and deliver creative products that are in line with the category objectives and addresses the market needs.
- Ensure country specific compliance for relevant product ranges.
- Analyse competitor activity (Market research).
- Follow the prescribed workflow method in coordination with all internal and external stakeholders to deliver product launches on time.
- Conduct post launch Analysis and communicate and implement learnings in the relevant countries.
- Project manage new products (physical product and packaging development) from concept through to market.
- Negotiating with suppliers on delivery dates and price to achieve target margin.
- Work with customers to ensure they have all marketing material, samples and compliance certification they need for the category to succeed in their relevant country.
- Visit manufacturers to ensure product quality (QC) and build relationships.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1410369
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:R10000 - 15000 per month
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationSandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned