ABOUT THIS ROLE
Are you a passionate, strategic, and results-driven marketing professional ready to lead in a fast-paced FMCG environment?
A well established, FMCG company, home to much-loved brands sold across South Africa and international markets – is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to join their high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative yet commercially minded individual who can drive category growth, lead innovation, and manage a dynamic team of marketers. You’ll play a key role in shaping brand strategy, delivering exceptional campaigns, and helping expand into new markets.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
🔹 Identify and quantify marketing opportunities within core and emerging categories
🔹 Develop and implement innovative marketing mixes to maximise growth potential
🔹 Execute marketing strategies across multiple channels (ATL, BTL, and digital)
🔹 Monitor and assess campaign and product performance to ensure commercial success
🔹 Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of five marketers and junior managers
🔹 Manage the full marketing mix from concept to store-level execution
🔹 Drive export growth by adapting brand communication for international markets
🔹 Oversee brand budgets, innovation pipelines, and category planning
🔹 Collaborate with cross-functional teams – Design, Digital, Sales, R&D, Finance, and Supply Chain
🔹 Champion brand strategy, category understanding, and market competitiveness
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
✅ Degree in Marketing (Honours preferred)
✅ Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG marketing, with at least 2 years in management
✅ Proven success in brand growth, campaign execution, and category management
✅ Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
✅ Excellent leadership and people management skills
✅ Creative flair paired with strong business acumen
✅ Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, and marketing systems)
✅ Exceptional communication, organisational, and project management skills
✅ Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive under pressure
✅ Own transport essential
If you’re a passionate marketer who loves blending strategy, creativity, and leadership to deliver real results – APPLY NOW!