Brand Manager FC SSA

Brand Manager FC SSA

Job Description

Brand Manager, Baby Soft  

Location: Bryanston (Hybrid)

This role will be part of Kimberly Clark's International Family Care & Professional business — an organization rooted in purpose and innovation that has built a legacy with global impact.

As Kimberly-Clark forms a strategic partnership with Suzano to create a world-class international tissue and professional products company, this role is proposed to transfer to the new venture once the transaction closes, anticipated in mid-2026, subject to consultation and other applicable legal requirements.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new global leader backed by two industry powerhouses.

You’ll be part of a high-potential business that combines Kimberly-Clark’s iconic brands and commercial excellence with Suzano’s industrial and sustainability leadership.

You’re not the person who will settle for just any role.

Neither are we.

Because we’re out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference.

Here, you’ll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands.

In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world.

It starts with YOU. 

The purpose of the Brand Manager role is to develop, manage and sustain a profitable brand / brand portfolio.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following actions:


* Provide input into the brand strategy review (situational analysis) – Working closely with EMEA team


* Responsible for developing Annual Brand Plan taking category, brand, consumer and customer priorities and objectives into consideration


* Responsible for executing Marketing Plan, briefing and guiding the agencies to deliver effective marketing campaigns


* Support the team in the creative development process for all ATL and BTL communication together with the various agencies.  Give input into media planning and spend


* Work closely with Digital Marketing specialist to ensure First Party Data, consumer engagement and other digital campaigns deliver on desired key performance indicators


* Partner with Shopper marketing agency & Category team to manage all the “Below the line” activity, including sampling and activations, Point of Sale, and launches for specific brand portfolios


* Develop appropriate consumer & shopper insights, ensuring insights, channel & POP opportunities are incorporated into all strategies and plans – working closely with Category & Trade team


* Track, analyze and evaluate all brand initiatives to ensure business results are achieved and brand equity is maintained - Delivers agreed brand, and sector profitability targets


* New product development & introduction (NPI – Project Management)


* Ensures communication to all relevant stakeholders during projects
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