Group Brand Manager (Rosebank) at Sappi

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Group Brand Manager to lead and drive all brand and business-related communication (both internal and external) focused on the Sappi corporate brand, supporting all regional and business unit efforts and raise the brand visibility, value, and strength of Sappi as well as lead the development and implementation of brand strategies across our company's portfolio of products and services.

As a Group Brand Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Creating and updating the Brand Strategy direction
• Co-ordinating global structures in conjunction with business
• Managing all corporate identity and templates (policies, certificates, presentations, template assembler)
• Developing brand guidelines
• Conducting annual brand audits
• Managing and facilitating a global portfolio of Trademark and URL 
• Managing of sponsorships
• Facilitate stand design, handouts for Tradeshows/Exhibitions
• Approve all corporate gifts and the gift portfolio
• Coordinate/project manage work items for Brand Council memberships
• Coordinate global video and photography projects including styling
• Manage  design, production, and distribution of Group Calendar and brochures
• Presentations – overseeing and editing content and guidance on CI
• Image searches - conduct image searches and procurement of same for all promotional requirements
• facilitating format and content flow of the design of FAQs 

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of a relevant bachelor's degree in Corporate or Marketing Communication
• A relevant Postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in corporate or marketing communications
• Experience in print and print production
• Strong understanding of branding principles and best practices, including brand strategy development, brand architecture, and visual Identity
• Proven experience developing and executing successful brand campaigns that drive business growth

Closing Date: 30 June 2023