Job title : Brand Manager - CNS & Dermatology (Woodmead) (JHB North) Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : January 13, 2025 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries OBJECTIVE OF ROLE Drive sustainable, profitable growth of the product portfolios/ therapeutic categories with appropriate strategic direction, brand stewardship and commercial acumen. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The primary tasks, functions and deliverables of the role: Strategic Decision making Market analysis and insight Develop portfolio/brand strategy for sustainable business growth and profitability Successful implementation and monitor the roll out of the above with the required measurements in place for successful outcomes Anticipate future trends in disease management and the market environment Commercial capability Ability to set sales budgets and manage Ability to manage Advertising and Promotion budgets and ROI impact Compile and manage advertising budget and spend Ability to manage the cross functional networks and channel resources for the portfolio to drive profitable growth with the required and shared accountability to achieve business targets Ability to interpret and implement insights drawn from a variety of internal and external data sources as result of the required interactions Forecasting accuracy and stock management which entails minimizing write-off costs and returns, monitoring and managing wholesalers' stock holding and backorders Maintaining portfolio profitability through pricing strategies, profit margins and batch MOQ's Accurately assess market potential by preparing product P&L's to successfully implement new product launches Evaluate Congress attendance and participation to maximize ROI Innovative way of thinking to secure a competitive advantage Solution orientated Provide creative direction for brand/ portfolios strategies and manage Agency outcomes Pipeline management to secure future portfolio assets Sense of urgency in resolution of customer queries Quality assessments of portfolio/ brand strategy implementation through in field visits Requirements EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Relevant Post matric Marketing/Health Science qualification KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Financial literacy Ability to work on Qlikview models is advantageous 2 years Pharmaceutical /Marketing industry experience 2-3 years brand management Applicable industry knowledge SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS Commercial acumen Analytical skills People Management Project management Networking ability Interpersonal skills Ability to perform under pressure Self-starter and self -motivated Sense of urgency and Agile Prioritizing and planning Verbal and written communication skills Aptitude for continuous learning Influential and impactful presentation skills Adaptability and flexibility in a changing environment COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word Media / Advertising / Branding jobs