Brand Strategy & Product Lead

Reference:11112 SJ
Consultant: Soné Johnson

Job Description: 

  • Lead strategy, growth, and performance across a portfolio of internal supplement brands.
  • Identify underserved market segments and define ideal customer profiles for each brand.
  • Drive product-market fit by collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams on product development.
  • Shape brand positioning, messaging, and storytelling across all channels.
  • Design and run market and messaging tests using digital and paid media channels.
  • Analyse performance data to refine campaigns, products, and growth strategies.
  • Develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies across DTC, retail, and digital platforms.
  • Take full ownership of brand profitability, including CAC and LTV optimisation.
  • Manage external agencies and internal marketing teams to ensure execution excellence.
  • Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for new products and brand extensions.
  • Continuously identify new growth opportunities and product categories aligned to manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications: 

  • 5+ years’ experience in brand management, product marketing, or growth marketing.
  • Experience in CPG, supplements, or related consumer product industries (advantageous).
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Shopify Analytics, Google Analytics, and ad platforms.
  • Strong understanding of product-market fit, consumer behaviour, and brand strategy.
  • Experience managing multi-channel marketing campaigns (DTC, retail, digital).
  • Strong commercial mindset with experience in P&L ownership and profitability metrics (CAC, LTV).
  • Excellent copywriting, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.
  • Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution ability.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and external agencies.

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.