Marketing Manager Ssa

Description The Marketing Manager SSA is accountable for end-to-end management of assigned brands, driving market share and competitive advantage, while optimizing COGs and A&P spend across all touchpoints and contributing to SSA brand and budget targets. Key responsibilities include: • Manage brand P&L, including COGs, promotional spend, and A&P, ensuring costs remain within budget • Monitor excess and obsolescence monthly, implementing corrective actions as needed • Review and act on key performance reports, including SKU, pricing, and promotional reports • Prepare for and actively participate in weekly/monthly marketing and sales meetings with Country Manager and Sales & Operations Manager • Complete regional and global brand reporting and provide feedback as required • Represent marketing in internal, brand, distributor, and retailer meetings • Lead or support special projects assigned by the Country Manager • Travel across Sub-Saharan African markets as required • Execute operational administration, including purchase orders, invoices, and deliverables follow-up • Perform additional duties aligned to the role and overall business strategy Qualifications • 3–5 years’ experience in Product or Marketing roles within retail, cosmetics, luxury goods, or FMCG; multi-brand experience is an advantage. • Strong MS Office capability (Excel, PowerPoint) with working knowledge of SAP. • Highly analytical, data-driven mindset with strong numerical capability. • Detail-oriented, well-organised, and able to deliver accurately and on time. • Able to manage multiple brands and projects within cross-functional, international, and external stakeholder environments. • Strategic marketing and portfolio accountability with a strong consumer-centric approach. • Clear, confident communicator able to engage stakeholders effectively and timeously. • Decisive, resilient, and adaptable, able to perform under pressure and shifting priorities. • Proactive, self-driven, and accountable, with high standards of execution and learning agility. • Hands-on, results-focused approach aligned to luxury brand standards and excellence. • Strong team player with a positive, energetic attitude.