FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD DIVISION BRAND MANAGER The incumbent will be responsible for aggressively increasing brand awareness

and equity for all brands under his/her portfolio. The position includes developing effective and timely strategies with a view to increasing distribution, accurate budgeting and planning and monitoring marketing activities, gathering, analysing trade information and conducting competitive analysis. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Planning & Strategising To conceptualise, develop and execute marketing plans for all brands within brand portfolio in a timely manner and within budget; To prepare budgets, sales and gross profit forecasts for each brand in portfolio; To develop and implement pricing strategy for all brands under portfolio; To conduct evaluate and make recommendations based on market research and trends; To closely/continuously monitor competitive activities and proactively create strategies to counteract same; To continuously seek and create new distribution channels for brands under the portfolio. Reporting To prepare monthly and annual brand performance reports; To develop incentivisation programmes and reward schemes for sales and merchandising teams; To provide sales forecast support for the optimal ordering of inventory; To provide all brand/trade support bills for processing by brand principals. Coordinating & Collaborating To manage advertising and promotional budget liaising with advertising agencies, production houses and other suppliers to ensure optimal marketing efforts; To collaborate closely with the Sales Department to ensure the efficient execution of all brand building, sales and merchandising activities; To work closely with all internal divisions for the maximisation of internal efficiency and sales effort. Relationship building To work closely providing feedback and collaborating with brand principals and suppliers to establish meaningful/progressive relationships; To establish, develop and maintain close and progressive customer relationships. Other To participate in all training and other activities organised by the company. QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Marketing or Management; At least one year's working experience in the same or equivalent capacity; Ability to solve problems creatively and resourcefully; Good analytical, numerical and problem solving skills;

Computer literate; Well-organized and attentive to detail; Strong interpersonal skills/people person; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Own a reliable vehicle. Only suitable applications would be acknowledged.

The recruiter is interested in your answers to the following question(s). Please place your answers in the email you send when applying for the job. Question 1: Must own a vehicle