Brand Project Coordinator needed at Weylandts Furniture Cape Town Ltd

Role overview:

• The Brand Project Coordinator supports the Chief Brand Officer (CBO) in driving the execution and delivery of brand-led initiatives across the Weylandts Group.
• This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth rollout of strategic brand projects — managing budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships with precision and accountability.
• Your work will span multiple entities, including Weylandts, Omoya, and the personal brand of Anna Weylandt, contributing to the group’s continued evolution and creative growth.

Key responsibilities:

Brand Project Management

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of brand-led projects such as events, partnerships, product launches, and brand collaborations.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with brand objectives.
• Prepare and track project budgets, manage purchase orders, and oversee expenditure and reporting.
• Maintain oversight of the brand calendar, ensuring key initiatives are well-planned and resourced effectively.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders involved in brand projects — including marketing, retail, operations, design, and external partners.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between teams to ensure efficient execution of all brand-related activities.
• Support leadership in brand review meetings, follow-ups, and progress tracking.

Business-Led Brand Initiatives

• Support the CBO in implementing strategic projects that drive brand growth and expansion, including export and wholesale development, hospitality ventures, and new market initiatives.
• Manage documentation, research, and operational follow-through for these projects.
• Oversee administrative and operational processes related to brand development.

Budget & Resource Management

• Own and manage the brand department budget, including project allocations, spend tracking, and supplier payments.
• Support cost efficiency by comparing quotes, managing supplier relations, and maintaining transparent financial reporting.
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing of brand-related expenses.

Team Leadership & Support

• Manage the Personal Assistant to the Chief Brand Officer, delegating relevant tasks related to diary management, travel coordination, and logistics.
• Ensure smooth collaboration between executive administration and brand project workflows.

What you bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Brand Management, Marketing, Project Management, Business Administration or related filed preferred
• 3– 5 years of experience in brand, marketing or project coordination – ideally within design -led, retail or creative industries
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and see them through from concept to completion
• Strong understanding of brand execution
• Excellent financial and organisational skills, with experience managing budgets and supplier relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s licence and own car

Competencies and behaviours for success:

• Highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong financial and administrative acumen
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Confident communicator with strong follow-through
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Deep alignment with Weylandts’ values and brand philosophy