Brand Assistant

SUMMARY:
Our client is a reputable organisation within the wholesale footwear distribution industry, and located in Germiston.

Role Purpose
The Brand Assistant will provide hands-on operational and administrative support to the Senior Brand Manager of an exclusive brand portfolio. This role offers valuable exposure to product lifecycle management, range planning, and performance reporting, with a clear development pathway toward a Brand Manager position over the next 3–5 years. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that product ranges are accurately planned, effectively managed, and successfully brought to market.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

• Support the Brand Manager with daily product and brand management activities
• Place, track, and manage product orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
• Liaise with internal departments including Sales, Planning, and Logistics
• Maintain and update product databases and cataloguing systems
• Prepare and manage product range samples
• Produce regular reports analysing product performance, inventory levels, and sales data
• Assist with range planning and stock management decisions through data-driven insights
• Manage documentation and provide comprehensive administrative support to the brand team

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret sales and product data
• Highly organised and methodical, with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a strong work ethic
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills
• Flexible and committed, with willingness to work additional hours when required

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Brand Management, Product Management, Marketing, or a related field (completed or in progress)

• 2–3 years’ experience in a Brand Assistant, Design Assistant, Junior Buyer, or Buying Assistant role
• Experience working with product ranges, reporting, and order management is essential

• A strong desire to grow into a Brand Manager role within 3–5 years

• This role is office-based
• Open on race and gender
• No limit on the number of applications submitted
• Candidates should be screened to confirm whether they are involved in any other recruitment processes to avoid duplication
• Interviews are planned for next week, with an offer to be made as soon as possible due to the incumbent exiting on 31 January