Brand & Trade Marketing Manager

Role Overview

The Brand & Trade Marketing Manager will lead how the brands are positioned and presented to customers, and will plan and deliver trade marketing activity that supports sales and moves products off the shelf.

What You Will Do

The role includes preparing the South African retail launch of a new vehicle air fragrance brand, planned for Q1 2027, and supporting its planned United States launch thereafter.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will report to the Commercial Operations Manager and work closely with the sales, social media, design and e-commerce teams.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in marketing, business or commerce, or equivalent proven experience.
• At least five years’ FMCG marketing experience, including a minimum of three years personally managing trade marketing or brands in South African retail.
• Demonstrated experience personally planning, running and evaluating retail promotions, with the ability to explain the costs and sell-out results.
• Experience delivering point-of-sale (POS) materials, planograms and in-store activations through agencies, suppliers or merchandising teams.
• Ability to read retailer sell-out data and prepare promotion evaluations and monthly reports using Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience developing or applying brand guidelines and briefing designers or agencies on packaging, POS or campaign artwork.
• Experience managing a marketing budget, including purchase orders, supplier quotes and spend-versus-budget reporting.
• Clear written English and confidence presenting to retail buyers and senior managers.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel nationally for retailer meetings, store visits and launches.

Benefits

• R40 000 to R45 000 a month
• Quarterly performance incentive