Junior Brand Manager (Handy Andy) needed at Unilever

JOB PURPOSE

• Handy Andy is South Africa’s #1 surface cleaning brand, renowned for powerful cleaning in and around the home. The brand is at a pivotal moment, needing to cement its leadership by driving innovation, restoring brand power, and reshaping its portfolio to meet evolving consumer needs and market dynamics.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Support Brand Agenda
• Assist the Senior Brand Manager in executing the Handy Andy brand strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market realities. End-to-End Marketing Execution
• Deliver comprehensive marketing support across all competencies (ATL, BTL, digital, instore, influencer, PR, etc.).
• Support the development and execution of activity plans, with a strong focus on digital and social media excellence Data-Driven Insights
• Analyse market, category, and brand performance data to uncover root issues and opportunities across the 6Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process, Physical Evidence).
• Translate insights into actionable plans to address business challenges and unlock growth. Consumer Understanding
• Build deep understanding of consumer needs and how it extends to the retailer and shopper
• Turn insights into compelling brand propositions and activation plans. Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with the global team, local manager, and broader brand community to influence and shape brand strategy.
• Lead and project manage local “20” and “10” innovation and activation projects Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead cross-functional teams (Sales, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Agencies) to ensure successful execution of launch plans and post-launch evaluation. Sales & Operational Planning
• Lead Sales & Operational Planning (S&OP) for the brand, ensuring robust demand forecasting and supply alignment. Budget Management
• Manage the brand budget, ensuring spend is in line with agreements and delivers maximum ROI. Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement
• Constantly review brand and initiative performance, identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement and course correction.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences & Qualifications

Minimum:

• Relevant Degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Budget management
• Experience in operational execution of TTL plans

Preferred:

• Leading local mix development
• Experience in managing a Brand innovation & renovation
• Localizing and Executing Brand Plans
• Leveraging PR and/or Digital to drive brand plans
• Strong rigor and analytical skills in surfacing issues and opportunities for the

Skills

• Analytical thinking and data literacy
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Digital marketing and social media savvy
• Ability to translate insights into action
• Collaborative, with strong stakeholder management
• Entrepreneurial mindset and bias for action
• Passion for brands, innovation, and consumer-centricity
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment