Coty Marketing Manager - Consumer Beauty

Marketing Manager South Africa: Consumer Beauty

Location: Cape Town

About PDS

Prestige Distribution Services (PDS) is a subsidiary of The Prestige Cosmetics Group (PCG), which provides distribution and commercial services to Coty Beauty SA (Pty) Ltd. Employees of PDS are 100% dedicated to Coty and work on exciting prestige brands.

About Coty

Coty is a global leader in beauty. We’re World #1 in Fragrance and World #3 in Colour Cosmetics. Our iconic portfolio of more than 77 brands are sold in over 150 countries around the world. We believe in beauty with a purpose and brands that inspire, no matter where they are in the world. The Coty Africa team is bringing our business of BEAUTY, to life in Africa – localized and sustainable. 

Job Requirements

 As the Marketing Manager you will be responsible for developing & executing marketing campaigns that grows our market share, while managing and inspiring a team. A passionate & detail orientated approach is needed in managing our rich brand portfolios, localizing global brand strategies & ensuring the best possible marketing mix.

 Brands:

·      Rimmel, Sally Hansen

·      Nautica Fragrances, David Beckham Fragrances, Adidas – personal care & fragrances

Team that comprises of:

·      Brand Manager Colour

·      Social Media & Influencer Manager

·      Trade Marketing Manager

·      Visual Marketing Manager

·      Brand Manager: Mass Fragrances & personal care

Your main areas of responsibility will include the following:

 ·      Team leadership and management

·      Contributing & executing the brand strategy

·      Net margin ownership at brand level

·      Retail sales target & market share co-ownership

·      Consumer, category & brand analysis, insight and reporting

·      Competitive brands tracking and analysis

·      Ranging - productive and efficient stock mix, best adapted to local market needs

·      Product Lifecycle Management – global and local discontinuations; innovations

·      Pricing strategies including benchmark brand tracking, promotional tracking

·      Full above the line communication strategy, including TV, digital, social media, influencer & PR

·      Retail Excellence strategy – flawless in trade executions, maximizing brand visibility

·      Managing the marketing budget plus subsequent reporting

·      Build strong global relationships, representing the needs of the South Africa market

 Job Profile

 Education:

·      Qualified to bachelor's degree level, BCom marketing or equivalent

Required experience:

·      Minimum 8 years equivalent experience in the retail industry

·      Proven leadership roles

·      Colour cosmetic experience

·      Consumer Beauty/FMCG experience beneficial

 Technical Skills and Competencies:

·      Strong business and financial acumen and able to influence P&L to reach financial KPI’s

·      Analytical skills and attention to detail

·      Strategic thinking, creativity and innovative ideas for campaigns

·      Project, time and change management skills with diverse audiences and environments

·      Strong planning. organisational skills and can work with ambiguity

·      Manages stress and can work on multiple complex projects simultaneously

·      Strong market research skills, understands and can forecast trends

·      Able to lead self and others, with strong interpersonal skills, EQ, coaching and teamwork abilities

·      Customer centric approach and the ability to respond to consumer and customer needs

·      Ability to work independently and employs sound judgement in decision making

·      Full proficiency in English language. Confident in both written and spoken communication with the ability to present and influence at all levels.

·      Proficiency in MS Office (intermediate to advanced); IRI system & analysis

Travel

·      10% of role

Core Competencies:

 Focus on Customer’

Focus on Growth’

Focus on Performance’

Customer First

Develop & Manage Self

Plan & Organize

Communication & Influence Relationships & Teamwork

People First

Problem Solve & Make Decisions

Improve & Innovate

Deliver Results

Impact and autonomy

 Level of autonomy: Defines recommendations and proposes optimization solutions in a less structured environment.

Impact: Subject to broad practices and procedures covered by global guidelines, achievement of a circumscribed operational activity, and to managerial direction. Freedom in the use of the means to achieve 3-6 months projects

Benefits

 Competitive guaranteed TCTC package

Company performance bonus based on global company performance. (variable pay, not guaranteed)

Learning and growth opportunities on-the-job with access to Coty Academy

Omni-working policy for 50/50 between home and office

23 days leave per annum

Employee Wellness Programme

Product allocation

Company pension contribution

Company medical aid scheme, means no pre-screenings for membership

Preferential rates for Gap Cover

Study leave for related studies as per Study Policy

Opportunities to apply for global roles after a reasonable tenure with Coty Africa

Seniority Level

Middle Management

Industry

Consumer Beauty

Employment Type

Full-time

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Please send applications to Jacky_Kannemeyer@cotyinc.com by Tuesday 16 May 2023 with your updated CV and a cover letter. Note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Note:

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