Snr Brand Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#169348 - Midrand Gauteng South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Purpose of the role :

As the Senior Brand Manager for Fabric Conditioner youll handle all elements of the marketing mix (7Ps). Maximizes all these areas relative to the category brand and recommends actions for improvement. Youll understand & embrace global equity and brand strategies while ensuring creative & flawless execution. Youll take full responsibility for the brand Profit and Loss statements - by controlling pricing monitoring cost and managing the advertising expenses. You will prepare an annual and mid-year business plan and present to local regional and corporate management as needed. Youll manage the matrix of a complex agency system. Youll lead media planning and on-going flowchart management. Youll also monitor Research Grid for the category and Insights development and build recommendations and action plans.

Main Responsibilities

Handle all elements of the marketing mix (7Ps). Maximize all these areas relative to the Fab Con category (Sta-soft & Soupline brands) and recommended actions for improvement.

Understand & embrace global equity and brand strategies while ensuring creative & flawless execution.

Take full responsibility for the brand Profit and Loss statements - by controlling pricing monitoring cost and managing the advertising expenses.

Prepare an annual and mid-year business plan. Present this plan to local regional and corporate management as needed and reviews it occasionally during the year

Manage the matrix of a complex agency system.

Advise global and regional teams regarding customers competition and market

Lead Media Planning and on-going flowchart management.

Monitor Research Grid for the category and Insights development.

Develops recommendations and action plans to grow profitability and improve margin based on the competition in the market.

Make major contributions to the development assessment and presentation of the business strategy.

Manages cross-functional partners such as : Customer Development Logistics Manufacturing (where appropriate)

Purchasing / planning (where appropriate) Brand Accounting Insights and Advertising Agency.

Monitor the market as a whole : consumers competitors industry trade in order to analyze and track key trends and developments.

Lead all reporting accountabilities.

Requirements :

Bachelors in Marketing Business or related field; Honours a preference.

Minimum 5 years in a FMCG marketing role preferably with Africa experience.

Strong Strategic Marketing & Commercial capabilities with proven track record in driving brand growth & profitability.

Experience managing a direct report

Budget management and Agency management experience.

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Digital Marketing,Marketing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,Market Research,Project Management,Product Management,P&L Management,Product Development,Branding

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1