About the position
My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a Marketing & Brand Manager - Textiles/Retail to join their team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Tertiary Qualification - preferably in Marketing, Business, Textile Studies, or related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English and Afrikaans desirable.
- Exposure to retail, FMCG, or textiles sectors advantageous but not mandatory for interns.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment.
- Familiarity with digital marketing tools, social media, and market research methodologies is a plus.
- Intern Potential: A recent graduate with relevant coursework or internships in marketing, retail, or textiles can be considered; practical exposure to campaigns, research, and reporting will be key development areas.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing marketing plans under supervision.
- Support execution of marketing campaigns, analyzing results and impact on sales.
- Conduct research on industry trends, customer behavior, and innovation opportunities.
- Ensure marketing communications reflect the brand's values and guidelines.
- Contribute to pricing and commercial term discussions to support profitability.
- Support new product range development aligned with brand positioning and customer needs.
- Collaborate with internal and external sales teams to drive coordinated efforts.
- Help prepare and present sales data and forecasts with guidance from senior staff.
- Intern Potential: Graduates can start by supporting research, campaign execution, reporting, and cross-functional coordination, gradually learning commercial negotiation and brand strategy.
Competency
- Teamwork, ownership, and initiative.
- Creative, curious, and strategic thinking ability.
- Customer-centric mindset with an understanding of customer satisfaction.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and results-driven.
- Leadership & Influence (for more senior roles):
- Ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Experience in customer acquisition, retention, and growth.
- Brand building expertise and commercial acumen.
- Intern Potential: Graduates can build leadership skills progressively through project ownership, mentorship, and exposure to cross-functional teams. Early emphasis on teamwork, research, communication, and data analysis helps bridge the gap to senior competencies.
Personality & Work Style
- Energetic, innovative, and resilient.
- Trustworthy, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
- Comfortable working under pressure and handling multiple tasks.
- Willing to travel (up to 60% for the full role; interns may have reduced travel initially).
Remuneration
- Competitive, negotiable for the right candidate.
- Graduates/interns would typically start at a structured entry-level stipend with exposure to incentives based on performance and contribution.
If you are ready for the next exciting step in your career, and would like to apply, please send us your updated CV to review.
Desired Skills:
- Marketing planning
- Campaigns
- Marketing plans
