South Africa: Marketing Manager posted by G-Core Capital

• Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which we operate
• Develop fantastic, innovative marketing mixes to maximise these opportunities
• Be responsible for implementing and executing the marketing mix to store level
• Monitor and assess the commercial success of the mix in the market place
• Look for gaps to exploit and grow
• Help to drive the export side of the business by effectively communicating our FMCG brands to suit the relevant export market
• Manage Junior Mangers and a team of 5 marketeers help them to learn and grow
• Strategic thinker who is always evaluating what the strongest growth opportunities are for the business
• Manage high pace of innovation, market analysis and category understanding for their categories.
• Crafting and executing category strategies, target setting and budget planning.
• Manage brand advertising budgets for the categories you lead
• Manage, with your team the ATL and BTL communication briefing, evaluation and execution for content creation on all key brands
• Work well with cross functional teams, leading your categories growth agenda with Design, Digital, Sales, R&D, finance and SC teams

Advantageous

• High attention to detail and accuracy with excellent analytical skills
• Great business acumen mixed with a creative flair
• Outstanding management and people skills
• Ability to adapt and work well under pressure
• Keen entrepreneurial spirit
• Strong Project Management skills