Brand Manager FMCG Roodepoort
Sasso Consulting · Roodepoort, Gauteng
Overview
A well established FMCG company is looking for a Brand Manager to join their marketing team in Roodepoort. This role is perfect for a Junior Brand Manager ready to step up or an early career Brand Manager who wants to take real ownership of consumer brands. You will work on brand strategy, product launches and campaigns while earning a competitive package of up to R792k per year CTC.
About the role
This is a great opportunity to take charge of established consumer brands within a well established FMCG organisation. You will be based in Roodepoort and work closely with sales, trade marketing, product development and external agencies.
Your day to day will involve planning and rolling out brand strategies, managing campaigns and activations, and keeping an eye on how products are performing in the market. You will also get involved in new product development, packaging updates and making sure marketing spend stays on budget.
Please note: Only candidates who meet the marketing qualification and FMCG brand management experience requirements will be shortlisted. The successful candidate should be available to start in January 2027.
Requirements
- BCom Honours degree in Marketing Management or a closely related marketing qualification
- Minimum 2 years experience as a Junior Brand Manager or about 1 to 2 years as a Brand Manager
- Proven FMCG brand management experience, preferably in food, beverages or consumer packaged goods
- Experience developing and implementing brand plans and marketing strategies
- Practical exposure to product launches, brand campaigns and marketing budgets
- Strong commercial understanding of sales performance, market share and product profitability
- Excellent analytical, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Fluent business English
- Valid Code 08 drivers licence and willingness to travel when required
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and monitor annual brand strategies, marketing plans and budgets
- Manage brand positioning, identity, architecture and product life cycles
- Coordinate integrated marketing campaigns, promotions, sampling, activations and point of sale initiatives
- Manage new product development, product launches, line extensions and packaging updates
- Analyse consumer insights, competitor activity, Nielsen data and market share performance
- Monitor sales volumes, product profitability and SKU performance across channels
- Conduct brand performance reviews and identify opportunities for growth
- Manage marketing expenditure and ensure adherence to approved budgets
- Collaborate with Sales, Trade Marketing, R&D, Production and Distribution teams
- Work with external creative agencies and suppliers to deliver marketing initiatives
- Support demand planning through sales analysis and promotional forecasts
- Present brand strategies, business cases and performance reports to senior management
Benefits
Basic salary of R40,000 to R43,000 per month, car allowance of 22% of basic salary, petrol allowance, medical aid with 50/50 employer contribution, retirement benefits included
Job details
- Organisation
- Sasso Consulting
- Location
- Roodepoort, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (1+ years)
- Education
- Honours
- Salary
- R40k to R43k per month / monthly
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a solid next step if you have been a Junior Brand Manager and want to manage brands on your own. Tailor your CV to highlight your FMCG experience, the brands you have worked on, and any product launches or campaigns you helped drive.
During interviews, be ready to talk through how you have used sales and market share data to make decisions, and bring examples of budgets you have managed. The company also values Nielsen experience, so mention any exposure you have had to that.
Make sure your drivers licence is up to date and that you are comfortable travelling when needed. Good luck with your application!
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