Brand Manager
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Job Number#168066 - Midrand Gauteng South Africa
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.
Preparation of all elements of the Profit and Loss statement for Management approval prior to Budget Business Review.
Direct the production of Business Budget Review materials.
Preparation and development of strategic plans for PCP categories for approval by the Commercial Director.
Direct the implementation of approved strategies.
Direct the detailed planning of products launches and relaunches.
Ensure prompt and tactful responses to trade and consumer queries.
Recommend and review pricing strategies and price increase proposal prior to Management approval.
Ensure Management is kept up to date on all important group activities.
Recommend means to achieve Company profit objectives for Personal Care Group
Provide first level of management supervisiondirection of Category Activities.
Assign priorities within the Group and ensure timeous completion of projects.
Train and develop group personnel to ensure continued career progression.
Provide Management with assessment of subordinates progress and recommend appropriate action to improve overall efficiency with the group where necessary.
Review and agree marketing projects prior to presentation to Management and/or implementation.
Review of the following periodical reports:
Media and promotional proposal plans.
Media and promotional forward estimates prior to input into the computer for financial estimating.
Quantity estimated prior to presentation to Management.
Agency creative proposals.
Packaging design proposal.
Research briefs and proposal.
Analysis of Research data.
Liaise with the following departments regularly:
Brand Accounting on financial aspects of product group brands.
Technicians packaging planninglegal departments on all aspects relating to product Introductions changes and improvements.
Purchasing planning Departments on production planning and quality control.
Sales Department on all matters affecting sales pricing and distribution of brands.
LEVEL OF EDUCATION REQUIRED
- in Marketing Honours Degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years brand management experience (preferably in a FMCGenvironment) with a reasonable amount of exposure to the core
- Marketing competencies: consumer insight strategy budget & planning promotions management business & financial mgt new product development media advertising development & an understanding of the trade.
- Computer Literacy (SAP Microsoft office Word Excel and PowerPoint)
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 color 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
Employment Type
Full Time
