Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and execution-focused Brand Manager to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
This role will play a critical part in delivering high-impact sponsorships, brand activations, and marketing initiatives, while ensuring strong alignment to the overall brand strategy and customer experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys bringing campaigns and events to life.
Responsibilities
Sponsorship & Sports Marketing
Lead key sponsorships (Comrades, Midmar Mile, Team SA)
Plan and execute campaigns, activations, and events
Manage athletes, ambassadors, and key stakeholders
Oversee budgets, timelines, and delivery
Maxed Elite Running Team
Manage the running programme, athletes, and budgets
Ensure alignment to brand and product objectives
Sustainability & CSI
Drive communication and campaigns for key initiatives
Manage events, partnerships, and stakeholder relationships
Strategy & Project Delivery
Support marketing strategy and customer experience plans
Coordinate projects, timelines, and cross-team delivery
Internal Communication & Reporting
Lead team communication, reporting, and presentations
Ensure alignment through clear updates and insights
Budget Management (Full)
Manage campaign and sponsorship budgets
Oversee financial admin, reporting, and compliance
Additional Support Areas
Store launches and retail marketing
Customer insights and surveys
Content, PR, and digital support
Account/credit marketing initiatives
People & Collaboration
Support team delivery and performance
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Qualifications
Degree in Marketing
4-5 years in a similar role
Proven experience in brand management, sponsorships, or sports marketing
Strong project management and execution capability
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Strong commercial and budget management understanding
A passion for sport, events, and brand storytelling