Marketing Manager

at  Prestige Cosmetics Group

It is the role of the Marketing Manager to strategically drive the LCB portfolio of Brands and provide leadership, guidance, and support to the brand team. This role includes the direct management of projects and procedures and being the guardian of the brand image in the SA marketplace. A profound knowledge of the SA market coupled with a strong understanding of the working processes surrounding the Brand marketing operations provide the basis for the Marketing Manager to define and clarify the strategy and vision of the brand.
The Marketing Manager is responsible for building brand principal relationships and communicating and sharing the marketing vision within the wider departments to ensure the strategy is executed impeccably and timeously across all elements of the marketing mix. It is also the responsibility of the Marketing Manager to ensure that any strategies implemented by the SA Domestic market are shared in good time and with sufficient detail to the International Marketing team and the Executives responsible for SA.
The Marketing Manager together with the Brand Manager is responsible for execution of the annual marketing calendar which includes enabling the Sales Team in the execution of all brand plans, being the custodian of achieving the wholesale number together with the Brand team and ultimately grow market share and brand desirability in South Africa.

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of Brand management & Marketing concepts
• Willing and able to work on both strategy and operational subjects
• Attention to detail
• Proactivity, adaptability & flexibility
• Multitasking
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Communication skills
• Business acumen
• Leadership skills

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Business/Marketing degree
8 years relevant experience in the cosmetics industry
Leadership experience
Proficient in Word/Excel/PowerPoint
Must have own car
Must be willing to travel locally and internationall