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