Brand Manager for International Footwear Brand in Cape Town
GG Financial Recruitment · Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
GG Financial Recruitment is hiring a Brand Manager for a growing South African fashion and footwear business in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town. You will lead the launch and growth of an international footwear brand across wholesale, retail, and digital channels. This hands-on role suits someone with fashion and commercial flair who wants to build a brand from the ground up and earn between R40,000 and R50,000 per month.
About the role
This is a unique chance to take ownership of a high profile international footwear brand and drive its growth in South Africa. You will work closely with the Managing Director, international suppliers in Brazil and local sales and marketing teams. The role is office based in Paarden Eiland, Cape Town and is full time.
What you will do:
- Manage day to day relationships with international suppliers and ensure compliance with global brand guidelines
- Select seasonal product ranges and develop buy plans that balance fashion trends with commercial needs
- Grow and manage a portfolio of wholesale customers including pitching to new key accounts
- Prepare seasonal sales presentations, catalogues and order forms
- Work with marketing to deliver campaigns that build brand awareness and support sell through
- Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to improve results across key accounts
- Support the launch and growth of the brands local online store and digital channels
- Coordinate with internal teams to align product, marketing and sales strategies
- Manage seasonal buys, reconcile invoices and maintain accurate stock reports
If you are commercially minded, passionate about fashion and excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful, this could be your next big career move.
Requirements
- A degree or diploma in Fashion, Marketing, Sales, Brand Management, Communications or a related field
- Approximately 5 to 6 years experience in brand management, fashion buying, marketing or a commercially focused role
- Strong knowledge of and genuine passion for global fashion, footwear and contemporary lifestyle brands
- Ability to identify emerging global fashion and consumer trends and assess their relevance to the South African market
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of sales and product performance
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
- A proactive, hands on approach and willingness to take ownership
Responsibilities
- Act as primary liaison between the South African business and international supplier in Brazil
- Ensure compliance with global brand guidelines, launch requirements and reporting standards
- Attend international supplier sales meetings and seasonal range presentations when needed
- Analyse seasonal ranges and select commercially relevant products for the South African market
- Develop seasonal buy plans and forecasts based on fashion trends and commercial needs
- Prospect, pitch and secure new key wholesale accounts
- Manage end to end commercial relationships with major wholesale partners
- Conduct regular customer and store visits to drive sell through
- Prepare seasonal sales presentations, product catalogues and order forms
- Work with the Marketing Manager to deliver campaigns aligned with global brand standards
- Coordinate seasonal launches, influencer collaborations and promotional activity
- Monitor and report on wholesale sales, orders and sell through performance
- Support the launch and growth of the local online store and develop relationships with online fashion retailers
- Manage and reconcile seasonal buys against approved buy plans
- Maintain accurate shipping and stock reports and prepare monthly files for stock management
Job details
- Organisation
- GG Financial Recruitment
- Location
- Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- R40k to R50k / monthly
- Category
- Marketing & Communications
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a few years of fashion or brand management experience who wants to take ownership of an international brand. When you apply, tailor your CV to highlight any experience with footwear, wholesale accounts, or seasonal buying. In interviews, be ready to talk about how you would launch a new brand in South Africa and grow sales across different channels. Show your commercial side by discussing how you would balance creativity with hitting targets. If you have worked with international suppliers or online retailers, make that clear. This role is office based in Paarden Eiland, so be prepared to commute. Good luck!
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