Brand Manager

We are hiring a Brand Manager for our Homeware Division!

Department: Homeware Category

Reports To: Head of Tech and Home

Employment type: Full-time, on-site

The Role

The Brand Manager is the primary guardian and driver of our exclusive distribution brands. This role requires a strategic operator who can balance the strict brand equity guidelines of our international/external partners with the commercial realities of the local market. You are accountable for the long-term sustainability, profitability, and expansion of your brand portfolio.

Core Accountability

To build long-term, sustainable, and profitable exclusive distribution brands within the local market.

Key ResponsibilitiesBrand Equity & Principal Management

• Principal Alignment: Serve as the primary local contact for external brand principals, ensuring strict compliance with global standards to protect brand equity.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the central anchor bridging sales, marketing, operations, and suppliers to execute a cohesive brand strategy.

Product Management & Lifecycle Execution

• Listing & Lifecycle Ownership: Take full responsibility for omni-channel listings (retail, e-commerce, marketplaces) and manage end-to-end product lifecycles—from onboarding and pricing to end-of-life strategies.
• Product Expertise: Serve as the brand and product expert, leveraging deep knowledge of product USPs and functionality to lead internal training and collaborate with customers on range reviews and roadmaps.
• Commercial Execution: Own sales targets for assigned brands, partnering with Key Account Managers and retailers to secure premium shelf space and execute joint promotional calendars.
• Field Insights: Work closely with on-the-ground merchandising teams to identify channel growth opportunities, track stock shortages, and monitor competitor activity.

Brand Building & Marketing Execution

• Campaign Management: Own the marketing calendar from start to finish, defining clear priorities and briefs for internal or external teams to drive retail sell-through.
• Content & Community: Guide the creation of high-quality product copy, lifestyle visuals, and training assets while leveraging design enthusiasts and lifestyle influencers to build community loyalty.

Commercial, Forecasting & Inventory Management

• P&L Accountability: Maintain absolute ownership of the portfolio P&L, achieving revenue and gross profit targets within agreed marketing budgets.
• Inventory Management & Procurement: Build accurate demand and launch forecasts, tracking orders from purchase order to warehouse delivery to maximize stock availability while minimizing dead or aged inventory.

Experience & Technical Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in Homeware Brand Distribution (SA Market) and brand marketing.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to partner cross-functionally and work effectively within internal teams.
• Retail Operations: Expertise in omni-channel product listings, pricing, and promotional strategies.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong "retail maths" skills; adept at negotiating trading terms and driving profitable deal structures.
• Procurement & Planning: Proven track record in demand forecasting and commercial performance management.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced G-Suite user; experienced with CRM systems and AI tools to accelerate workflows.
• Autonomy & Mindset: Highly self-managed, resilient, and adaptable; comfortable with candid feedback and maintaining energy under pressure.