Brand Manager (6 Month FTC) at Mr Price Group

purpose

This is a 6 month maternity cover contract.

• The Mr Price Home team are looking for a creative freelance Brand Manager to assist with maternity cover in the Marketing Team on a 6 month fixed term contract. If you are a freelance Marketeer with a passion for on trend homeware, décor and design; with an all-consuming love for the Mr Price Home brand then this could be a great opportunity for you!

Overview of role

• Execute the retail merchandising, promotional marketing/ advertising plans and operational functions according to the company standards of the brand portfolio you will be accountable for.
• Manage the delivery of campaigns across multiple retail channels
• Unpack the strategy into short- and medium-term project plans for implementation and execution, taking responsibility for timelines, budget management, buy-in and support from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Timely execution of ALL projects within your portfolio, within budget and with objectives met.

Requirements & desired skills / attributes

• To be available immediately from March 2023
• Grade 12 with a relevant completed Marketing qualification
• 4 + years of experience in a similar marketing role.
• Experience within the retail environment is preferred
• A solid understanding of core brand and marketing principles.
• A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal), organizational, and problem solving skills.
• Creative
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Attentive to detail while maintaining the bigger picture
• Sense of urgency
• Initiative
• Strong admin, organization, co-ordination and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as within a dynamic, cross-functional team
• A can do, positive disposition
• A belief in the Mr Price values and commitment to our culture of passion, value and partnership.