Our lead client in the Catering Equipment Industry is looking, to appoint a Brand Manager to their Gauteng offices, The primary objective of this role is to steer a sustainable and profitable growth of the brand portfolio through effective brand stewardship and management that align with business objectives. Central to this role is the end-to-end management of new product development and launches.Requirements:– Grade 12 (or equivalent) – Essential– Relevant BCom Degree / tertiary qualification or an acceptable combination of education and experience – Essential– Three – five years direct work experience in a similar capacity in the same or similar industries.– Three – five years strategic leadership – ability to drive both short and long-term brand growth and profitability.– Experience in building and nurturing brands (highly desirable)– Driver’s license and own reliable vehicle– Excellent understanding of market and customer– Able to travel regularly– Business acumen and good understanding of business processes and functionsSkills and experience:– Energetic and passionate– Service delivery and outcomes driven.– Attention to detail.– Strong communication skills for engaging at a senior level.– Able to work individually and as part of a team.– Highly effective in building and maintaining customer and supplier relationships– Superior Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills – resourceful at achieving objectives/ results despite obstacles. Able to sort through complex data to identify the core issues and develop a plan of action to resolve them.– Strong communication and influence skills – clear, concise, and persuasive in style.– Self-reliant/proactive and has a pioneering spirit.The post appeared first on .