Brand Manager - Pest Control
Job in
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Listing for:
SC Johnson
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
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Management
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Marketing Manager, Branding Specialist / Ambassador
Job Description & How to Apply Below
SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.
Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
Brand Manager – Pest ControlMidrand, GautengRole Overview
To drive the profitably growth of the key product portfolio by leading best-in-class marketing execution activities to build brand equity and ensuring continued local consumer satisfaction, for the Africa Cluster. The position reports directly to the Manager, Marketing Commercialization
Responsibilities:
Collaborating with Platform (Global Office) on globally agreed brand strategiesLeveraging new products and communication assets from PlatformCreation of local country growth plans and execution of those plans in collaboration with the Global Agency hubs and Sales teamControls and manages brand budgetsMonitor and analyses competitive activityManages the commercialization of new product introductions as an integral member of the Africa Cluster Project TeamExtensive cross collaboration within the Matrix organisation to leverage and share best practise across the SCJ worldCategory P&L management to drive profitable growthDrive penetration and increase consumption to grow share across key markets within the cluster
Required Qualifications and
Experience:
B. Comm. Honours Marketing/ Business ManagementMin. 8 years Marketing experience in an FMCG environment (preferably with a Multi-national company)Experience in working within Sub-Sahara Africa would be advantageousProficient in the use of the Nielsen Answers system and the use of any other retail syndicated data ( Dunhumby, Insights etc.)Financial acumen: clear understanding of the workings of a P&L and the key drivers that need to be tracked and improved on to achieve healthy profitable growth in the categoryCross Organisational project management experienceSAP :
Creating and managing marketing budgets with PO/ TrackersSales/Customer Marketing/ B2B or hospitality channel experience would be advantageousExposure to highly regulated categories and their workings would be advantageousSkills & Behaviours you’ll need:
Ability to translate business strategy into in-market executions that resonate with local consumersAbility to partner with and lead the company’s agencies to adapt Global toolkits and integrated multi-channel communication assets and turn them into locally relevant executions that builds brand equity and connects with the target consumerThe ability to enrich the understanding of consumer/shopper motivations, beliefs and behaviours in order to develop marketing plans that build brand and commercial equityHave sound business analytics to define root cause from data (market and P&L), translate into insights and convert that knowledge into timely and actionable decisions and plansAnalyse brand financials to identify risks and/or opportunities toward growth targets and lead the development of plans to mitigate or capitalize on such risks or opportunitiesAbility to manage budgets and proactively recommend ways to utilize resource more efficiently and effectivelyStrong project management skills and the ability to navigate through a matrix resource structureHigh EQ in terms of cross functional collaboration and leading teams through times of uncertainty and ambiguityAbility to work under pressure and deliver against multiple deadlinesMust demonstrate the willingness and ability to “roll up ones’ sleeves” to get the job doneMust demonstrate resilience when facing challenges and adversity and have the ability to self-motivate and show continued enthusiasm and drive especially during these timesWhat’s in it for you:
Competitive salary and great working environmentAbout us:
SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading…
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