Brand Manager - Milnerton

The main purpose of this role is to develop and implement a brand strategy for SOILL. This role will oversee a wide array of business functions including branding, communication channels, product development, online and offline promotions, and market research.

Brand Strategy & Positioning

• Conduct consumer and market research.
• Identify brand market position.
• Design research-based brand strategy.
• Own the development and messaging of the brand narrative.
• Define and manage the brand communication strategy using various media.
• Communicate the brand personality internally and align the company around core brand ideas.

Marketing Planning & Execution

• Convert agreed-upon marketing strategies into feasible, workable project plans.
• Develop, execute, and manage marketing programs and campaigns.
• Co-ordinate and liaise with the broader marketing team regarding campaigns.
• Maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels, including social media.

Research & Trend Analysis

• Identify research needs, execute studies, and analyse findings to uncover opportunities.
• Stay current on market trends and competitive activity.
• Anticipate consumer trends and ensure the brand remains relevant.

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Measure and report on the success of marketing campaigns.
• Report weekly, monthly, and quarterly on marketing metrics.

Budget & Financial Oversight

• Establish and manage brand budgets.
• Ensure marketing budget compliance.
• Make decisions about branding costs and analyse customer spending trends.

Public Relations & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintain the company’s public image through strategic marketing initiatives.
• Build relationships with influencers, journalists, and media outlets.
• Oversee social media accounts to ensure brand consistency.

Sales Enablement

• Achieve sales targets through effective marketing efforts.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums and attend relevant training/programmes
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Always wear protective clothing (where applicable)

Qualification and Experience

• Business or marketing-related degree or equivalent professional qualification
• 3 years of Sales & Marketing experience in a similar role
• Previous working experience in the FMCG space essential
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Conceptual creative development across design/art direction, copy and content
• Creative thinking and development across media channels and platforms
• Strong experience in social media and e-commerce
• Enthusiasm, hands-on mentality, entrepreneurial as well as a high degree of flexibility

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Analytically minded & logical thinking skills
• Excellent work ethics and integrity
• Excellent time management
• Initiative and drive
• Problem solving skills
• Quality orientated
• Customer Service orientated
• Tolerance for stress
• Energetic
• Team player