Brand Manager at Reckitt Johannesburg

Become a Brand Visionary: Are You the Next Brand Manager for Dettol?

Are you a marketing powerhouse with a passion for driving growth and shaping a global brand’s future? Do you have a track record of translating consumer insights into winning strategies and innovative products? If so, we’re looking for an energetic and strategic Brand Manager to join the Reckitt team in Johannesburg and lead our iconic Dettol brand.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to be at the forefront of the fight to create a cleaner, healthier world. You’ll play a pivotal role in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where collaboration and bold ideas are the keys to success. If you’re ready to make a significant impact on millions of consumers and watch your career soar alongside the brand you elevate, we want to hear from you! 🚀

What Does This Role Entail?

As the Brand Manager for Dettol, you will be the driving force behind the brand’s performance and purpose. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: You’ll lead the development of the brand strategy, ensuring it translates into brand plans that deliver strong brand performance and health.
• Innovation & Project Management: You will contribute to building and developing the innovation and renovation pipelines, flawlessly managing projects in partnership with various cross-functional teams like R&D and Finance.
• Data Analysis & Financial Acumen: You’ll consistently analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) like net revenue, gross margin, and market share. You will also track and manage your marketing budget, demonstrating an understanding of its impact on the brand’s P&L.
• Omnichannel Execution: You’ll devise and implement both offline and online strategies, ensuring the brand has a strong presence across all channels, including e-commerce. You will curate product listings and content that resonate with our audience and measure campaign success through data-driven insights.
• Collaboration & Communication: You’ll work closely with communication agencies to ensure all brand communications enhance the brand’s equity and the company’s reputation.

Are You the Perfect Match?

We’re looking for a self-starter with a strong sense of urgency and ownership. You’re an independent thinker with excellent leadership and communication skills, ready to thrive in a cross-functional environment.

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing.
• At least 5 years of experience within the FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) environment.
• A proven track record in developing successful e-commerce strategies.
• Demonstrated creativity in brand strategy and the ability to drive innovation.
• Strong analytical skills with a knack for translating KPIs into actionable business opportunities.
• A curious mindset and a keen interest in understanding the target consumer segment.

Ready to Shape the Future of a Global Brand?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where you will be rewarded for outstanding results and supported at every step of your career journey. Reckitt is committed to hiring for potential as well as experience, so even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still want to hear from you.

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