BRAND MANAGER / ASSISTANT BRAND MANAGER (Must be a graduate in Bcom Marketing)| Sandton | R35,000 - R50,000 per month

Introduction

Future Business Development Manager

Location: Burlingham Park, Sandton, Johannesburg

Salary: R35,000 – R50,000 per month, depending on experience

Industry: Services

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

We are looking for an exceptional, high-achieving Marketing Graduate with 2–3 years’ experience as an Assistant Brand Manager or Brand Manager (services industry, preferably gained in a blue-chip) within the Marketing depapartment.

This is a high-potential development opportunity for an ambitious individual who will be groomed and developed into a successful Business Development Manager.

The successful candidate will initially gain an in-depth understanding of the business, its clients, services and commercial strategy, while supporting marketing, client engagement and business development initiatives.

We are looking for someone who is highly intelligent, commercially minded, exceptionally confident and passionate about sales and business growth . The individual must understand that growing revenue and acquiring new clients are fundamental to achieving the organisation’s overall business vision.

Duties & Responsibilities

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company’s business model, services, clients and target markets.

Support the development and execution of marketing and business development initiatives.

Assist in identifying and researching potential new clients and business opportunities.

Conduct market, competitor and industry research to identify opportunities for growth.

Assist in developing compelling client proposals, presentations and pitches.

Participate in client meetings, presentations and new business discussions.

Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and key stakeholders.

Engage confidently with stakeholders across all levels of an organisation, including senior executives and CEOs.

Support the Business Development function in prospecting, lead generation and developing new client relationships.

Develop a strong understanding of client needs and identify opportunities to position relevant business solutions.

Assist with the preparation and delivery of high-quality presentations to prospective clients.

Work closely with senior management to understand the organisation’s growth strategy and revenue objectives.

Develop the commercial and sales capabilities required to progress into a Business Development Manager role.

Demonstrate a strong focus on achieving results, growing sales and contributing towards the organisation’s long-term vision.

Desired Experience & Qualification

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications & Academic Performance

BCom Marketing degree or related – essential.

A minimum 75% overall average for the degree is required.

A minimum of 75% for Mathematics at Matric level is required.

A full academic transcript for the BCom degree must be submitted with the application.

Matric results/certificate must also accompany the CV.

Candidates with an academic average below 75% will not be shortlisted.

Experience

2–3 years’ experience as an Assistant Brand Manager – essential.

Experience within the services industry is required.

Experience gained within a blue-chip corporate organisation is strongly preferred.

Exposure to marketing, brand management, client engagement, presentations and commercial initiatives.

An interest in progressing into sales and new business development is essential.

Personal Attributes

We are specifically looking for an individual who is

Highly intelligent and a proven high achiever.

Exceptionally confident, articulate and professional.

Able to own a room and command attention when presenting.

An outstanding communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

An exceptional presenter who can communicate ideas clearly, persuasively and professionally.

Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, including CEOs and C-suite executives.

Commercially minded with strong business acumen.

Passionate about sales, business development and growing revenue.

Ambitious, driven and motivated by achievement.

Highly energetic and proactive.

Able to think strategically while remaining focused on execution and results.

Professional, polished and credible when representing the organisation externally.

Eager to learn and develop into a high-performing Business Development Manager.

Advanced PC Literacy (Excel,Word and Powerpoint).

LOCATION

The position is based in Burlingham Park, Sandton.

Candidates should preferably reside in the northern Johannesburg area or within reasonable travelling distance of the office.

REMUNERATION

R35,000 – R50,000 per month, dependent on experience, academic performance and overall suitability.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications must include

Comprehensive CV

BCom Marketing academic transcript

Matric certificate/results reflecting Mathematics results

Applications that do not meet the minimum academic and experience requirements will not be shortlisted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a short video answering screening questions and complete a telephonic interview. Candidates who progress will then attend an in-person interview with the client, which will include a presentation.