KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Provide Support to Brand Strategy and Development\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tBe a custodian of the brand image in South Africa, maintaining brand equity and integrity at all times
\n\tAssist the Marketing Manager to adapt global strategies to suit the local market and to meet the retailer\u2019s expectations while fully adhering to all international brand rules and guidelines
\n\tAssist the Marketing Manager to develop and present brand strategy to retailers at seasonal strategy sessions
\n\tLiaise with senior marketing and other managers to understand marketing goals
\n\tPresent marketing and branding ideas to senior managers
\n\tEnsure compliance with relevant legal requirements<\/p>\n
Sales Performance<\/p>\n
\tRegularly review business performance to ascertain challenges and opportunities
\n\tAssist in the management of inventory to ensure brand stock levels in house meet both the brand and organisational requirements
\n\tReport on brand performance monthly as required (including but not limited to sales, retailers performance, SKU performance, PR, new launches)
\n\tAssist in the management of new launches including stock tracking with demand planning, receipt of retailer orders vs plan, stock distribution (together with POSM) from the warehouse, communication with the sales team, proactive adaptations to plans to maximise launch potential and follow up and reporting following launch period
\n\tEngage in research to gain relevant information including but not limited to competitors, pricing and target markets<\/p>\n
Stakeholder engagement and management<\/p>\n
\tBuild and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure full support of the brand in the market
\n\tWork with stakeholders to gain maximum exposure for the brand
\n\tCo-ordinate and implement PR activity including distribution of new launches and tracking and reporting on local media and digital coverage<\/p>\n
Budget and financial responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tAllocate resources and work with others to ensure specified budgets and ROI requirements are observed<\/p>\n
Marketing\/Brand Support Functions<\/p>\n
\tSystematically develop processes that provide relevant information and support to the Marketing Manager, including but not limited to:
\n\tInventory review and reporting
\n\tMonthly brand reporting
\n\tRetailer sales performance and stock reporting
\n\tAdministrate the process flow of all new products both internally and externally to ensure products are loaded correct and timeous
\n\tTimeous accurate completion and submission of all retailer buy plans\/master files and seasonal marketing\/online booking calendars and forms
\n\tTimeous and accurate management of price increases as required
\n\tEnsure all documents are accessible at all times
\n\tDeliver within set deadlines
\n\tProvide optimum service levels to all stakeholders internally and externally
\n\tManage customer and consumer queries professionally to achieve a positive outcome
\n\tAssist with project-based assignments set out by the Marketing Manager to gain knowledge and practical experience in development-focused tasks
\n\tTrack competitor activity monthly and gain learnings from analysis
\n\tSpend time in-store to obtain trade experience\/knowledge and gain customer insights<\/p>\n
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\/QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n
\tBusiness\/Marketing degree
\n\tProficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including word processors, spreadsheets, design applications and presentation programmes)
\n\t2 – 3 years brand\/marketing experience
\n\tCosmetics industry experience in the luxury sector is advantageous<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.prestigecosmetics.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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