National Brand Manager | Managed People Solutions | Cape Town needed at Managed People Solutions

Job Description

• Our client, a dynamic player in the fast-growing world of bold, premium beverage brands, is seeking a National Brand Manager to join their team in Cape Town.
• In this key role, you will lead brand strategy, drive sales performance, and expand direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels across South Africa.
• You’ll play a central role in accelerating market growth, activating trade channels, and scaling brand visibility nationwide.

Responsibilities Include:

• Deliver volume growth via key account strategy and distributor collaboration
• Launch and optimise our national e-commerce / DTC platform
• Execute brand plans and localise global campaigns with impact
• Own trade marketing, activations, and ROI-led promotions
• Develop and motivate distributor teams on brand positioning
• Provide market insights and performance reporting to leadership

Qualifications and Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in FMCG or beverage-alcohol brand/sales management
• Proven results in national account leadership and e-commerce execution
• Strong grasp of SA’s on/off-trade and distributor environments
• Digitally fluent, analytical, and entrepreneurial