Brand Manager – Commercial
Business Development ~ Marketing ~ Sales ~ Commercial
Gauteng – South Africa
Our client in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a skilled Brand Manager to drive the sustainable and profitable growth of their brand portfolio. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of product development and launches—ensuring innovative products move seamlessly from concept through to market entry. This role requires strong coordination with cross-functional teams to optimise launch processes, elevate brand equity, and deliver on strategic business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute brand strategies and promotional campaigns to increase market share.
- Lead end-to-end project management for new product launches, from ideation to market release.
- Collaborate with R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams to streamline execution.
- Conduct in-depth market and consumer insights analysis to shape brand strategies.
- Develop and standardise SOPs for new product launches to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all teams.
- Train and empower sales teams with product and portfolio knowledge to drive performance.
- Manage budgets, forecasting, and ROI-driven promotional activities to support business growth.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal policies while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Commercial or related field.
- 3+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical and/or marketing industries.
- Proven track record in pharmaceutical sales/marketing with 2–3 years in brand or sales management.
- Commercial acumen with strong analytical, project management, and networking skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure with a proactive, self-motivated approach.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a continuous learning mindset.
At PSM Personnel, we are committed to connecting top talent with leading opportunities in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. If you are a commercially minded, dynamic, and passionate professional with the ability to influence, inspire, and deliver results, this could be the role for you. Bring your enthusiasm, high energy, and sense of urgency to a role where you can truly make an impact on brand success.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.