Snr Brand Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #169348 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Purpose Of The Role:

As the Senior Brand Manager for Fabric Conditioner, you'll handle all elements of the marketing mix (7Ps). Maximizes all these areas relative to the category brand and recommends actions for improvement. You'll understand & embrace global equity and brand strategies while ensuring creative & flawless execution. You'll take full responsibility for the brand Profit and Loss statements - by controlling pricing, monitoring cost, and managing the advertising expenses. You will prepare an annual and mid-year business plan and present to local, regional and corporate management as needed. You'll manage the matrix of a complex agency system. You'll lead media planning and on-going flowchart management. You'll also monitor Research Grid for the category and Insights development and build  recommendations and action plans.

Main Responsibilities

• Handle all elements of the marketing mix (7Ps). Maximize all these areas relative to the Fab Con category (Sta-soft & Soupline brands) and recommended actions for improvement.
• Understand & embrace global equity and brand strategies while ensuring creative & flawless execution.
• Take full responsibility for the brand Profit and Loss statements - by controlling pricing, monitoring cost, and managing the advertising expenses.
• Prepare an annual and mid-year business plan. Present this plan to local, regional and corporate management as needed, and reviews it occasionally during the year
• Manage the matrix of a complex agency system.
• Advise global and regional teams regarding customers, competition and market
• Lead Media Planning and on-going flowchart management.
• Monitor Research Grid for the category and Insights development.
• Develops recommendations and action plans to grow profitability and improve margin based on the competition in the market.
• Monitor the market as a whole: consumers, competitors, industry, trade, in order to analyze and track key trends and developments.
• Lead all reporting accountabilities.
• Make major contributions to the development, assessment and presentation of the business strategy.
• Manages cross-functional partners such as: Customer Development, Logistics, Manufacturing (where appropriate),
• Purchasing/planning (where appropriate), Brand Accounting, Insights, and Advertising Agency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or related field; Honours a preference.
• Minimum 5 years in a FMCG marketing role, preferably with Africa experience.
• Strong Strategic Marketing & Commercial capabilities, with proven track record in driving brand growth & profitability.
• Experience managing a direct report
• Budget management and Agency management experience.

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Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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