Brand Manager
The Job
This role aims to support and achieve the sales targets by developing and leading brand marketing strategies aimed to grow and maintain business. Market knowledge, customer development, internal communication and content and channel management are the key drivers of success for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
Brand Plan Development
Translate brand strategies into brand plans, brand positioning and go-to market strategies
Support New Product Development
Take lead on creative brief based on objectives and deliverables set out by PD team, and work closely with designer to ensure that new product design is aligned with the brand. Creative brief will include parameters like shape, size, colours, fonts and graphic elements
Market Analysis
Monitor market trends and keep a close eye on competitive products in the marketplace, to ensure that all products, services and product lines abide by brand guidelines and resonate with current and potential markets
Sales Support Material
Provide presentation materials for retailer presentations which will effectively showcase the brand and its promises
Support wholesale arm with required collateral, presentations when required, and guide development of trade equipment
Social Media
Ensure that all digital and social media strategies align to brand values
Manage social media platforms – from planning of organic content, execution to analysis, and ensuring these are in line with current market environment, brand positioning and goals
Create content for email marketing – from conceptualization, direction on design and delivery. This has to drive an increase in leads, engagement and revenue. To also optimize these campaigns through testing and segmentation
Knowledge of paid search such as Google Ad Words, display advertising and media buys
Marketing
Develop, implement and execute marketing calendar, including print and online campaigns, events, public relations, A&P, creative projects and the like
Oversee marketing and advertising activities to ensure consistency with product line strategy
Develop and oversee marketing budget, acumen in sales forecast and relevant financials reporting on product sales
Work closely with external agencies to copy write press releases and liaise with the media to build brand awareness. Expand and maintain media database
Work closely with external agencies to copy write press releases and liaise with the media to build brand awareness. Expand and maintain media database
Knowledge in building CRM initiatives to enhance business performance to expand customer base
Requirements
Degree/Diploma in Marketing or equivalent
Min 3 years of experience in marketing, digital communications or public affairs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good leadership
Ability to think creatively and innovatively to create and curate events, collaborations, initiative and the like
Budget management skills and proficiency
Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Good grasp of design software to assist in key communication visuals
Keen interest in photography, styling, design and food
Good appreciation of all things visual
Most importantly, we’re e looking for someone passionate and who can work well in a team, and alone when necessary