Junior Brand Manager- Rajah

Join us as:
Junior Brand Manager - Rajah

Function:
Marketing

Reports to:

Rajah Senior Brand Manager

Scope:
Local

Location:

61 Katherine Street

Terms & Conditions:
Full time

Our vision is to be a world class value creating Foods business that delivers consistent category value, by providing affordable, deliciously nutritious foods, powered by trusted strong brands in every South African kitchen, every day.

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do - creating a better business and a better world. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate Junior Brand Manager to join the Foods team. We are looking for an independent thinker, with a can-do-spirit to be a part of the journey to unlock growth for this iconic brand.

You will lead projects, develop through-the-line launch plans, manage activations, and implement impactful brand campaigns. If this is what you are looking for, then this role is just for you!

• Support the development and execution of the brand growth strategy.
• Lead and support innovation projects, including new product, pack and format opportunities.
• Develop and execute integrated brand campaigns in partnership with creative and media agencies.
• Manage marketing budgets and ensure effective delivery against agreed plans.
• Support brand planning and translate consumer and market insights into actionable initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to grow the core business while exploring future growth opportunities.
• Manage and support the brand's digital and eCommerce strategy.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Customer Development, Shopper Marketing, Supply Chain, Consumer & Market Insights, Research & Development and Finance.
• Monitor brand and business performance to inform decisions and identify growth opportunities.

• Degree in Marketing, Business and / or Commerce
• 3-5 years' experience in FMCG or a related environment, with experience in Marketing, Brand Management and/or Digital Marketing

• Strong ownership and growth mindset, with a proactive, self-starter approach.
• Project and innovation management, and business acumen
• Strong numeracy skills and budget management skills.
• Ability to deliver operationally, while thinking ahead of the long-term growth strategy
• Cross-functional relationship management
• Consumer and customer focus - curiosity, ability to uncover relevant insights and translate these into actionable plans
• A strong passion for growing brands and delivering purpose-led marketing, with the consumer always top of mind

CARE DEEPLY:
We care deeply about how consumers experience our brands every day, everywhere; about our people's growth and development and our impact on the planet. We care about our performance, to a point where it hurts when we don't win. It is not just about being nice or avoiding honest conversations about performance and opportunity.

FOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS:
We ruthlessly prioritize what really, really matters, allowing us to do better on fewer things. We set clear and stretching goals and recognize maximum performance impact. It is not about reducing ambition or effort or running after the 'new and shiny'.

STAY THREE STEPS AHEAD:
We think boldly and creatively to make breakthroughs in performance. We are always curious and confident, anticipating and staying ahead of consumer needs and external trends to beat the competition. It is not taking our eye off the 'here and now'.

DELIVER WITH EXCELLENCE:
We deliver everything we do with excellence and pace. We take personal ownership and hold each other to account - always finding a way to do what we've said we…