Brand Manager – Cape Town New!

Description

This is an opportunity for a talented Brand Manager (Fashion) to join this Brand House and provide a balanced product range and assortment of merchandise in line with the company strategy. You will also be responsible for building and fostering a close relationship with the Brand Principal (UK based) and will be directly accountable for the effective leadership and profitable management of the brand. SA CITIZENS ONLY.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving the brand strategy so as to achieve a financial performance in line with agreed objectives.
• Responsible for leading full buying process for the brand including range architecture and development, design, production and procurement of seasonal product ranges.
• Build and develop professional relationships with local and international clients and leading price negotiations with these providers.
• Coordinate planning and budgeting including post seasonal analysis, market feedback, trend analysis & retail shopping lists.
• Collaborate with Planning to agree sales plan, profitability targets and pricing architecture.
• Collaborate with Marketing to effectively develop and execute the brand marketing strategy.
• Build and develop professional relationships with the Brand Principal, key customers & accounts.
• Ensure the range satisfies both the wholesale and retail strategies and provide input to both these channels.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations to co-ordinate seasonal retail & wholesale VM strategy and to successfully implement all VM guidelines in line with Brand standards.
• Guide & influence all Brand DNA experiences in both retail and wholesale channels.

Requirements

Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualification in Buying or Brand Management in Fashion Apparel or Fashion Accessories.
Experience: 5 – 8 years’ experience in a Brand/Buying capacity.
Additional: • Experience in a Fashion/Wholesale/Retail environment advantageous. • Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal). • Good problem-solving skills and a creative approach for new ideas. • High level of organisation. • Good interpersonal skills. • Excellent leadership skills . • Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). • Ability to travel extensively. Position located in Cape Town. Forward your CV to Gabi Traut at tpersonnel@iafrica.com should you have the required experience or initiate contact via WhatsApp 083 274 5193. Visit our website www.trautpersonnel.co.za for all our positions.