Job description
Superb opportunity for a young, classically trained marketer.
A leading liquor company, based in the Cape is looking for a junior brand manager.
This young marketer will develop and grow, maintain and sustain prominent brands within the whisky/white spirit category.
You will be/able to:
* Write a marketing brand plan
* Drive above and below the line marketing activities – regionally and nationally
* Manage communications including websites and newsletters
* Communicate with sales force including roadshow presentations
* Assist with monthly reporting on A and P budgets
* Assist with brand merchandising and procurement requirements
* Assist with events and sponsorships
* Gather and maintain competitor information
* Intepret trend information
* Build and maintain relationships with advertising agencies
Requirements
* Relevant tertiary education i.e. marketing degree/diploma
* BTL execution experience
* Good communication skills – both written and verbal
* Strong administrative ability
* Good numerical and analytical ability
* Great attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work independently
* Willingness to travel nationally
* Previous sales and/or brand ambassador experience
* Computer literate – i.e. Word, Excel; PowerPoint; Basic SAP
Advantageous
* Previous alcoholic brand/fmcg experience
Contact details
Viv Gordon
Viv Gordon Placements
+27 21 422 1037
viv@vgp.co.za
