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.