Senior Brand Manager, Germiston

JOB FUNCTION

Analyze, identify, and establish current brand positioning and values

Research trends and interpret them for market

Design and implement a research-based strategy with a core focus on building ranges within the brand

Measure and constantly interpret brand performance

Further grow and sustain brand equity

Liaising with suppliers in support of the function ahead of season

Sales forecasting, planning&inventory control in collaboration with Planner

Keep abreast of market trends and economic conditions to anticipate changes to brand strategy

Procure the right product at the right price at the right time

Range development

Manage Development Samples– until confirmation sample received order and mange and track

Supplier comms regarding product

Customer comms re product at all times

Check&sign PO’s before sending to supplier

BHAG annual plan interpreted to GMROI

Analyze GMROI annual plan, monthly check

Seasonal Maps– daily&weekly

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE&QUALIFYING CRITERIA

Tertiary qualification in Marketing Management or Brand Management or Brand Strategy or Fashion Retail Marketing Management

6-8 Years’ solid experience as a Brand Manager within the fashion retail sector

Additional experience as a Senior Buyer within fashion retail (footwear) with exposure to and understanding of Planning

Proven experience in building product ranges

Preferred: Senior Brand Manager with experience in Men’s, Ladies and Kids footwear (casual, formal and outdoors)

Advanced command of MS Excel

Ability to interpret numerical and sales information for the purpose of driving the brand

Able to travel locally and internationally, often

Exceptional business presentation skill

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