Brand Manager - Pretoria, South Africa - Amka Products

Amka Products

Verified Company

Pretoria, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Amka, a leading manufacturing company, is looking for a Brand Manager to look after brands in Skincare Marketing.

In a recent ranking of SA's top 500 companies, the Topco Media Research Foundation recognized Amka as the Best Managed Company in the Personal Products sector.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE BELOW 3 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA.

MUST HAVE a Marketing qualification

MUST HAVE:
2-3 years of Brand Management in FMCG

MUST HAVE:
Own a car and a driver's license

Role of this Position

To maximize the short
- and long-term sales and profitability of the brand(s) for which he/she is responsible. This is achieved by managing all aspects of the marketing mix effectively in order to maximize the consumer and trade appeal of the brand(s) and build strong and enduring brand equity

Key Responsibilities:
Looking to establish and grow themselves within the organization
The position required covering niche personal care brands and the potential to grow a mainstream brand
Required to be passionate, entrepreneurial, and enthusiastic
Responsible for creating and implementing brand marketing strategies, with coaching and oversight by the marketing team and leader
Responsible for executing plans
Employ innovation in products and processes in order to achieve a competitive advantage
Report and analyze brand performance in a clear, concise manner with a focus on required actions, demonstrating an understanding of brand issues, passion for brand and market opportunities

Brand Strategy:

Have an in-depth understanding of the Brand Strategy, and be the major architect of the evolution of the strategy over time.

Ensure that the Brand Strategy document is reviewed annually, with relevant members of senior management present at the review.

Any changes agreed upon at the review meeting must be recorded in an updated Brand Strategy document, using the standard company-approved format, and properly communicated to the relevant parties.

Brand Plans and Budgets:

Following the annual review of the Brand Strategy, the brand plan for the following calendar year must be prepared, using the standard Brand Plan format, and presented to senior management.

Once management has approved the Brand Plan in principle, it forms the preliminary basis of the brand's financial budget for the following calendar year.

If the final approved budget numbers differ from the Brand Plan, the Brand Plan must be adjusted to reflect the same numbers as the approved budget.

Ability to manage brands with limited budgets yet develops optimal marketing activities and results

New Product Launches:
Responsible for conceptualizing, motivating, and managing the introduction of new products, line extensions, and product improvements. The standard New Product Launch (NPL) process must be followed in this regard

Essential skills:
Brand Management in FMCG company
Brand Strategy
Financials
Entrepreneurial
Project Manager
Analytical Thinking
Sense of Urgency
Strong Operations Acumen
Marketing
Team player
Enthusiastic
Inquisitive
Outgoing
Confident

Desired Work Experience 2 to 5 years Brand Management

Desired Education Degree

About The EmployerAmka Products (PTY) Ltd is an FMCG Business founded in Pretoria in the 1950's. From the outset Amka has focused on the unique needs and opportunities inherent in Africa's emerging markets. The company specializes in the research development, manufacturing and marketing of products that meet consumer needs in Hair Care, Skin Care, Fragrance and Home care markets in over sixty countries around the world Amka operates from various facilities in Sunderland Ridge, Pretoria

Employer & Job Benefits

Medical Aid
Pension Fund
Performance Bonus

Salary:
R30, R60,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate: