Brand Manager, Durban

Durban | Meat Industry | Digital Retail | Brand Management

Are you passionate about branding, creative execution, and turning strategy into action? Our client is looking for a dynamic Junior Brand Manager to support and implement marketing and communication plans across two well-known butchery retail brands.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and internal teams, you'll help bring brand initiatives to life in-store, online, and beyond.

What you'll do:

• Support the rollout of marketing campaigns, promotions, and product launches across multiple channels
• Help develop and execute brand plans for each store and track brand exposure and customer feedback
• Coordinate with agencies and vendors to bring new creative concepts and designs to life
• Manage and maintain retail branding across stores, ensuring visual consistency
• Liaise with store teams and suppliers to gather feedback on product design, branding, and materials
• Prepare artwork files and ensure correct specs for production and print

You'll also assist with:

• Conducting market and competitor research to identify trends and customer behaviour
• Budget planning and tracking performance goals, KPIs, and ROI
• Building brand awareness and supporting sales growth through brand-led communication
• Managing online store orders and ensuring smooth customer experiences
• Overseeing marketing materials — from email campaigns and social posts to in-store displays
• Supporting CSR programmes and internal brand initiatives
• Ensuring all marketing aligns with brand identity and company values
• Quality-checking and reviewing marketing content before sign-off

What we're looking for:

• 3-5 year's experience in a similar role (Agency or in-house marketing department)
• Knowledge of design programmes such as Adobe Creative Suite; Illustrator and Photoshop
  (Advantageous)
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in graphic design, digital
  marketing, production, etc.
• Have a good understanding of basic computer skills and the ability to learn how to use
  proprietary software (Hootsuite, Mailchimp, Google Analytics).
• Has a flare for project management and the ability to take tasks from start to finish.
• Exhibits the ability to prioritise tasks and complete them in a high-pressure environment.
• Displays the ability to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your ideas and execution can make a real difference to the growth of a dynamic brand.