Senior Manager (Marketing and Sales) - Emerging Markets, Cape Town

Own range selection, ensuring alignment to cluster-specific requirements while delivering against KPIs, including Net Sales and Margin across Emerging markets.Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive 3-year category plan for the respective BU, aligned to the Emerging markets Strategic Business Plan (SBP) and balanced with overarching brand objectives.Accountable for Emerging markets range selection and all related marketing inputs, including pricing and FOB.Oversee end-to-end merchandising of the range, including segmentation to drive KPIs such as efficiency, productivity, overlap optimization, revenue growth, and pricing strategy.Identify and execute incremental business opportunities by leveraging cluster insights, market trends, and consumer needs.Partner with and guide the Brand Communications & Activation team to ensure globally consistent category activation, while incorporating locally relevant initiatives.Collaborate with Emerging markets Business Analytics (BA) and Consumer Experience teams to ensure concepts are aligned and relevant across the EM seasonal calendar.Establish and align on shared goals across the EM organization, including omni-channel BU forecasting as part of the EM IBP process.Build and maintain strong relationships with Cluster teams, ensuring alignment on BU strategy, range architecture, activation calendars, and local initiatives in line with EM strategy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Manager should have:

University degree in business or fashion/sports, ideally with Marketing and sales focus or equivalent professional experience; MBA is a plus.8+ years Brand Management and Merchandising experience, in clothing brands2 year+ experience of working with diverse & remote teamsExperience working across emerging markets/other regionsFluent English (verbal and written)Strong MS-Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), proficient in MS Office, Power BI

What's on Offer

Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and pension.Be part of a collaborative and innovative team environment.

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Manager Speciality Sports seeking a rewarding opportunity in emerging markets, we encourage you to apply today!