Assistant Brand Manager

Reference: 10461 AV
Consultant: Anneke Viviers

Job Description:

  • Assist with and support all day-to-day activities of the marketing team.
  • Effective oversight, procurement and packaging of marketing materials, promotional items, and online and print marketing campaigns.
  • Assist the team by briefing internal team members on courier jobs to suppliers, local media, influencers, consumers and other ad hoc requests.
  • Brief writing and management of projects with the various agency teams and supporting the brand managers and marketing manager on larger brand campaigns and projects.
  • Reviewing artwork and brand marketing collateral under the supervision of the Brand Manager for your relevant portfolios.
  • Tracking and reporting on marketing activity, and keeping all relevant stakeholders informed of marketing projects, including regular reporting to the Brand Manager on progress, results and any learnings.
  • Building strong internal cross functional relationships with the Commercial, Supply Chain, Factory and Business Support departments to ensure effective rollout of marketing initiatives.
  • Responsible for tracking of relevant project costs within an agreed budget.
  • Managing monthly billings (CEs, POs, invoices etc) with agencies and internal teams.
  • Support Brand Managers in developing & executing the annual brand plans.
  • Support the management of social channels, brand website, campaigns, and content plans, including but not limited to:
    • Monitoring brand sales, shares & providing recommendations and action plans verified against your portfolio including competitor understanding / activity review.
    • Conducting trade visits and provide feedback and key insights to ensure perfect in-store and on-shelf visibility.
    • Coordination of team, brand and or company events including but not limited to annual conferences, regional trade roadshows etc.

Qualifications:

  • A degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Business, or related field
  • Minimum of 1–2 years of relevant marketing experience
  • Valid driver’s license with own reliable transportation
  • Must be willing to travel as required

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.