Junior Brand Manager

Introduction

Are you a driven and ambitious marketing professional looking to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a dynamic  Junior Brand Manager  to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of assigned product categories, drive brand growth and play a key role in bringing products to market. If you are highly organised, commercially minded and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the overall performance and profitability of assigned product categories

• Develop and implement category strategies to drive sales, profitability and market growth

• Manage the full product lifecycle, from market research and product development through to product launch

• Analyse sales data, market trends and consumer insights to identify opportunities and support strategic decision-making

• Develop pricing, promotional and product positioning strategies to maximise category performance

• Support the Sales team with category insights, product training and relevant marketing material

• Work closely with the Marketing team to execute campaigns, trade shows and digital initiatives that build brand awareness and drive sales

• Lead cross-functional projects by collaborating with Operations, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Finance and Graphics teams

• Manage projects, budgets and supplier relationships to ensure successful and timely delivery within budget

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Marketing, Business Management, Project Management or a related field

• 1 – 2 years' experience in Brand Management, Project Management or Marketing

• Experience managing product categories from concept through to commercialisation

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

• Experience working with suppliers, manufacturers and cross-functional teams

• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for trade shows, customer visits and store visits when required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Project Management – Well organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously

• Entrepreneurial Mindset – Proactively identifies opportunities and thinks strategically to drive business growth

• Proactive & Results-Driven – Works with a sense of urgency and maintains a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes

• Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy and quality across all areas of responsibility

• Adaptable & Resilient – Takes ownership of challenges and finds solutions independently

• Consumer-Focused – Keeps the end consumer at the heart of all decision-making

• Creative Problem-Solver – Applies innovative thinking to overcome obstacles and deliver results

• Analytical Thinking – Leverages data and insights to support informed decision-making

• Excellent Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders at all levels