Brand Specialist (Gauteng) at Smollan

As a Brand Specialist you will be responsible for:

Project Management

• Contribute to the creation of the annual key projects’ strategy for Brand and Marketing capability, mapping out required tasks for strategy implementation
• Assist with the creation and implementation of a brand plan
• Manage brand projects from start to finish
• Determine project and campaign budgets and ensure team adherence

Execution of Brand Strategy

• Proactively drive implementation of the Smollan Brand strategy
• Develop brand strategies, promote brand growth and expansion and implement brand plans
• Execute agreed brand engagement initiatives across channels, including, but not limited to, online, print advertising, PR and other channels
• Ensuring consistent brand application and messaging thereof across all regions

Data Management & Reporting

• Manage reporting across the capability
• Support Client Experience leadership by staying abreast of market trends and competitor activity in and report on insights and recommendations for the region accordingly
• Maintain reporting results repository by filing all documents electronically on a shared drive
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of market research

Stakeholder Engagement

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders in the formulation of plans and activities to support project implementation
• Proactively manage stakeholder updates and communicate project progress
• Effectively manage escalation of project tasks to internal stakeholders and/or external third[1]party suppliers

REQUIREMENTS

What are we looking for?  

To qualify for this role, you should have  

• Diploma or Degree/NQF level 6 or 7 in Business Administration
• 4-5 years’ experience in Marketing/Brand
• Knowledge of Marketing and Branding principles
• Brand building, planning and implementation
• Market and industry awareness
• Project management skills
• Campaign planning skills