Brand Manager - Sandton at Growthpoint Properties

Job purpose

• To manage branded material for the company both internally and externally.

Budget Responsibility

• Input into Marketing budget, monitor and manage the budget throughout the financial year.
• Put together campaign budgets, presenting a provisional budget to finalizing the actual budget.

Who the position reports to

• Head of Marketing & Communications
• Direct subordinates

The position does not have any direct reports, however, works closely and collaboratively with:

• Digital Project Manager
• Events Co-ordinator
• Content Manager 
• DTP Operator
• Marketing Assistant

Duties and responsibilities

• Project manage marketing activities for relevant business units.
• Custodian of branded material for relevant divisions, above, through the line and below the line marketing elements
• Co-ordinate activities for relevant sponsorships including contracts, branding, tournament prize-giving arrangements.
• Liaise with relevant agencies and give direction.
• Operate within overall Marketing budget and campaign approved budgets.
• Oversee stationery orders, including business card orders (national)
• Oversee relevant ‘To Let’ Boards orders, working together with Sylvia to provide approved artwork to the supplier.
• Submit relevant invoices on Fraxion.
• Maybe required to assist at large events (registration etc.) on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements
Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in marketing, advertising, or brand management. 
• Proven experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns.
• Track record of managing brand initiatives.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, such as design, sales, and product development.

Qualifications

• Matric
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.

Competencies 

• Strong collaborator
• High computer literacy – Word (strong), Excel (strong) and PowerPoint (strong)
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to organise and prioritise – good project management skills needed.
• Good business sense and able to pick up concepts quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills – an ability to interact with people at all levels.
• Capable of working in a pressurized environment – able to occasionally work overtime and with an increased workload.
• Ability to handle confidentiality.
• Attention to detail.