Brand and Category Managers Recruiters in Garden Route

FMCG work along the Garden Route leans towards regional sales, merchandising leadership and small batch production planning for local and speciality brands supplying national retailers.

Brand and category managers own the plan behind a product range. Positioning, pricing, innovation and the marketing calendar all sit with them.

• Own the brand or category plan and its profit result
• Manage pricing, packaging and product range decisions
• Lead new product development from concept to launch
• Plan and measure marketing and promotional activity
• Use market data to defend or grow share

• Four or more years in brand or category management within FMCG
• Experience of a launch taken from concept through to shelf
• Comfort with Nielsen or similar market measurement data
• A marketing or commerce degree

• Brand planning
• Category analysis
• New product development
• Pricing strategy
• Agency management
• Consumer insight

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted brand or category manager mandate a far wider part of the Garden Route fmcg market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Who are the top brand and category managers recruiters in Garden Route?

Morton Moore recruits brand and category managers in Garden Route on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of fmcg professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a brand or category manager role in Garden Route?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Garden Route are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

What does Morton Moore charge?

Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.

Do you recruit brand and category managers outside Garden Route?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place brand and category managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and Supply Chain & Logistics for clients who need cover beyond fmcg.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.