Junior Assistant Brand Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:
The desired candidate will be required to perform the following which may not be limited to:
Identify and quantify marketing opportunities in categories in which we operate
Help to develop fantastic 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 marketplace
Look for gaps in the market to exploit and grow
Analyse and interpret data to provide recommendations for brand development
Work with Research and development team to convert innovation ideas into products
Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects within assigned timelines and budgets
Work closely with the Design team on artwork execution
Put together advertising and creative briefs
Copywriting for marketing literature
Closely working with the digital team on campaigns and projects

Requirements:
Matric with pass in Maths
Preferred Marketing Degree or Honours degree (including Finance/Business Science grads) or IMM Diploma
1-2 years of work experience is preferred
High attention to detail and accuracy, comfortable working with numbers and creative artwork
Computer and Excel skills
Great team working skills
The ability to communicate effectively in English (written and spoken word)
Excellent organisational skills
Own reliable transport