We’re hiring! Brand Manager – Northern Suburbs – BM's with Cosmetic/ Personal or Skin Care/ Beauty etc experience need apply

Our client a leading global specialist in the personal care/ cosmetics space is looking for a Brand Manager to join their team

Location Cape Town Northern Subs (Bellville Surrounds)
Role Brand Manager
Salary market related – senior level - negotiable depending on current CTC, experience and education level etc
Equity open to all South Africans whom meet the requirements
Start date as soon as possible/ one month notice period
Requirement +5-7 years relevant consumer marketing experience (with +3 of these years at Brand Manager level)
Education Preference for a University Degree/ relevant tertiary Marketing focused qualification

Brand managers with cosmetics/ personal care/beauty etc experience are invited to apply by emailing the following:
1) Word document cv
2) Indication of current TCOE (total cost of employment) package

Key focus of the role is to build awareness of the brand by building awareness in professional channels and consumer communications and education of target audience
To increase market share and compete in an aggressive cosmetics/ personal care space

Job description
Strategy - to help establish strategies and objectives to improve and maintain the brands position in the global market place

This includes the following outline :

• Identifying potential and current consumers (marketing insights) and building opportunities (e.g. product promos etc)
• Indepth analysis of competitor analysis across key markets and trend monitoring
• Creation of strategic brand documents and marketing material for stakeholder engagement
• Analytics and reporting systems to measure achievements
• Budget management

KPAS (in summary points)
- Strategic branding
- Brand Activity planning
- All brand building communication
- South African Branding aspects
- Local RSA team liaison
- International digital branding/ social media
- Marketing reports
Job role summary ; a comprehensive job spec is available to interested brand managers

Personal Attributes
- Demonstrable experience in taking ownership of deliverables
- Self starter whom is motivated and works independently
- Big picture thinking & able to work with a team at global level
- Flexible, responsive, adaptable, prioritization skills, strong ability to build and nurture relationships

Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant Degree/ Relevant marketing tertiary qualification
- +5-7 years relevant consumer marketing experience (with 3 of these years at Brand Manager level)
- Experience in personal care/ luxury items/ cosmetics, beauty or skin care marketing
- MS Office (excel, word, power point etc)
- Strong communication skills – presentations, spoken & written communication skills