Marketing Manager - Durban, South Africa - Talented Recruitment

Talented Recruitment

Verified Company

Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Opportunity for a passionate, high performing and entrepreneurial Marketing Manager with at least 5 years' experience in the FMCG market as well as at least 2 years' experience in a managerial position to join a dynamic growing company operating in the personal care/toiletries market in South Africa as well as internationally.

Requirements:

Great track record in Marketing with a completed marketing degree or Honours degree (preferable)
At least 5 years' experience in the FMCG market as well as at least 2 years' experience in a managerial position.
Track record of success and leadership positions
Great team working skills
Advanced computer skills

Job description:

Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which we operate
Develop fantastic, innovative marketing mixes to maximise these opportunities
Be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing mix to store level
Monitor and assess the commercial success of the mix in the market place
Look for gaps to exploit and grow
Help to drive the export side of the business by effectively communicating our FMCG brands to suit the relevant export market
Manage Junior Mangers and a team of 5 marketeers help them to learn and grow
Strategic thinker who is always evaluating what the strongest growth opportunities are for the business
Manage high pace of innovation, market analysis and category understanding for their categories.
Crafting and executing category strategies, target setting and budget planning.
Manage brand advertising budgets for the categories you lead
Manage, with your team the ATL and BTL communication briefing, evaluation and execution for content creation on all key brands
Work well with cross functional teams, leading your categories growth agenda with Design, Digital, Sales, R&D, finance and SC teams

Advantageous

High attention to detail and accuracy with excellent analytical skills
Great business acumen mixed with a creative flair
Outstanding management and people skills
Ability to adapt and work well under pressure
Keen entrepreneurial spirit
Strong Project Management skills

Inter-personal skills:

Organised/driven, passionate and committed to learning, having fun doing so and winning
Strong work ethic and values
Strong communication skills

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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