Brand Manager

Century City, WC, ZA, South Africa

Job Description

To develop and execute comprehensive brand, marketing, and communication strategies that drive brand awareness, enhance reputation, and support business objectives.


Key Knowledge and Experience Areas




Brand, PR & Reputation Management:


Proven ability to build, manage, and protect brand reputation using insights from social, economic, and consumer behavior data.

Creative Direction:


Strong skills in creative design and direction to maintain cohesive brand identity in line with industry trends.

Traditional Marketing:


Knowledge of TV, radio, and out-of-home (OOH) advertising and how these integrate into broader marketing strategies.

Media Strategy:


Experience collaborating with media agencies and implementing optimized media buying plans for maximum ROI.

Data-Driven Decision Making:


Ability to extract and apply insights from data, market research, and trends to guide strategic actions.

Project Management:


Strong organizational skills to manage projects from initiation to completion, meeting deadlines and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Campaign Execution & Optimization:


End-to-end campaign management, including performance tracking, reporting, and continuous optimization.

Digital Marketing:


Proficient in using digital channels and tools to drive engagement, conversion, and measurable ROI.

Vendor & Service Provider Management:


Experience in overseeing service providers, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with legal terms.

Budgeting & Financial Management:


Skilled in developing marketing budgets, forecasting, and cost control.

Strategic Partnerships:


Ability to build and maintain partnerships that elevate brand visibility and support growth objectives.

Innovation & Product Marketing:


Support the innovation pipeline and lead marketing initiatives for new products.

Kids & Youth Marketing:


Demonstrated success in designing campaigns that engage young audiences effectively and ethically.

Core Skills and Competencies




Decisiveness & Initiative:


Confident in decision-making and proactive in driving actions forward.

Persuasion & Influence:


Skilled in engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Communication:


Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills.

Creative Problem-Solving:


Ability to develop unique solutions to marketing challenges.

Strategic Planning:


Adept at building and executing strategies aligned with business goals.

Adaptability:


Flexible and resilient in response to shifting priorities and market changes.

Commercial & Entrepreneurial Thinking:


Business-minded with a focus on opportunity identification and revenue generation.

Personal Attributes




Positive Culture Contributor:


Leads with joy, pride, and a commitment to excellence in work delivery.

Service-Oriented & Respectful:


Acts with care, empathy, and professionalism in all interactions.

Integrity:


Consistently demonstrates honesty and high ethical standards.

Social & Economic Awareness:


Understands the broader environment and its influence on brand positioning.

Resilience & Confidence:


Maintains focus and positivity through challenges and uncertainty.

Continuous Learner:


Eager to grow professionally and remain current with trends and best practices.

Empathy & Collaboration:


Builds strong relationships through empathy, kindness, and teamwork.

Conflict Resolution:


Strong active listening and problem-solving abilities to manage conflict constructively.

Change Management:


Embraces transformation with a proactive and visionary approach.

Qualifications and Requirements




Education:


Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

Experience:


Minimum 4-5 years of experience in branding, marketing, or a related function.

Technical Proficiency:


Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Familiarity with marketing platforms and tools is advantageous.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1471528
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Century City, WC, ZA, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned