Brand Portfolio Manager

Reference: 11315 AV

Consultant: Anneke Viviers

• Develop and manage growth strategies for a portfolio of local and international brands.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue, market share, distribution and brand awareness.
• Take ownership of brand performance, including revenue, margins, budgets and P&L.
• Develop and manage annual and quarterly marketing plans, budgets and campaigns.
• Coordinate brand content, product launches and marketing activities with internal teams and external brand partners.
• Develop sales and stock forecasts, monitor inventory levels and support purchasing requirements.
• Coordinate new product, packaging and production projects from concept through to final production.
• Manage relationships with international brand partners, manufacturers, packaging suppliers and other service providers.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and product opportunities to support commercial growth.
• Present brand plans, performance insights and commercial recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure projects, campaigns and production activities are delivered on time and within budget.

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Commerce or a related field.
• Previous experience in brand management, portfolio management, product management, commercial marketing or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margins, budgets and basic P&L management.
• Experience developing and executing brand or commercial growth strategies.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with sales and financial data.
• Strong Excel/spreadsheet skills, particularly for forecasting and budgeting.
• Excellent project management, organisational and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to make clear commercial recommendations.
• Experience in skincare, beauty, healthcare, FMCG, consumer goods, e-commerce or importing/distribution will be advantageous.
• Experience with contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, printers or physical product production will be advantageous.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s licence required.
• Commercially minded, proactive, highly organised and detail-oriented.