Junior Product Manager

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Position Purpose

Develop plans and execute projects and initiatives for the assigned product portfolio, which support both the short and long-term marketing strategy, with the support of the line manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse brand profitability and brand performance within the market.

• Assist with the annual marketing plan development.

• Take ownership of your brand and projects and ensure new product launches and all campaign elements are on time.

• Input ideas for new product development and manage product development process.

• Manage Brand portfolio.

• Plan, execute and review consumer promotions.

• Do regular store checks in all retailers to check on initiatives and brand exposure.

• Work with advertising and PR agencies to implement PR and advertising strategy.

• Organize brand events and sampling according to brand plan.

• Align with International Marketing and translate international guidelines into a local strategy for your sub brand(s).

• Monitor brand budget.

• Assist line manager with projects.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and project management skills

• Structured organisational skills

• Strong presentation skills

• Great passion for brands and marketing

• Confident, assertive self-starter with a drive for results and highly motivated

• Willing to support and take over additional workload when required

• Willing to travel within South Africa when the projects, company requires it

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• Strong attention to detail to guarantee high-quality level of execution for all brand related activities (NPD, packaging, BTL and ATL projects, etc.)

• Ability to communicate with team members and management on a daily basis

Qualifications/experience

• Completed, relevant Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum of one years' relevant experience in similar environment, ideally with international exposure and product development experience

• Preferably experience with premium FMCG brands

• Excellent MS skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint