Junior Brand Manager (Handy Andy) at UNILEVER

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. 

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

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 Success Looks Like

• Handy Andy’s brand agenda is delivered with excellence, driving growth in future formats and restoring brand power.

 • Marketing activities are executed on time, in full, and with measurable impact. • Insights lead to actionable plans that address business challenges and unlock new opportunities. • Cross-functional teams are inspired and aligned behind the brand’s vision.

• The brand budget is managed effectively, and performance is continuously improved.

Key Mindset & Behavioral Traits

 • Change Agent: Ability to embrace ambiguity and lead projects that challenge the status quo.

 • Consumer-Centric: Strong empathy for consumer needs and behaviours, translating insights into actionable plans.

• Digital-First Thinking: Given the importance of conversion and awareness, digital and social media execution skills are highly beneficial.

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.

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