Marketing Manager – FMCG

Cape Town, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 29 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Status Staffing is recruiting a Marketing Manager for an FMCG client based in Epping, Cape Town (Careers24 2396286; reference PC002185/AC; permanent; basic salary R70,000–R80,000 per month plus benefits; ASAP start; apply before 27 November 2026). The Marketing Manager drives brand growth and leads marketing strategy across the client’s portfolio – managing the marketing team, agencies, campaigns and budgets, and working closely with Sales, New Product Development and Operations in a commercially driven environment.

The role spans brand management, trade, digital and customer marketing, with accountability for campaign delivery and marketing performance measured against KPIs and commercial results. It suits a confident, hands-on and commercially minded leader who can manage multiple brands, projects and stakeholders, balance creativity with realistic execution and budget constraints, and translate data and insights into actionable growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and lead marketing strategies that drive brand growth across the FMCG portfolio
Manage the marketing team, agencies, campaigns and marketing budgets
Lead brand management, trade marketing, digital marketing and customer marketing activity
Collaborate with Sales to develop and execute initiatives supporting customer acquisition, product penetration and sales growth
Partner with NPD and Operations on product launches and brand initiatives
Evaluate marketing performance using data, KPIs and commercial results, and translate insights into action
Manage multiple brands, projects, deadlines and stakeholders with structure and accountability

Required Qualifications

Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field
5–7 years’ marketing experience, including at least 2–3 years in a marketing management or senior leadership role
Experience in FMCG, food, ingredients or manufacturing advantageous
Proven ability to manage people, agencies, campaigns and budgets
Sound understanding of brand, trade, digital and customer marketing; strong analytical, project management and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant business systems

Skills & Requirements

Marketing StrategyBrand ManagementTrade MarketingDigital MarketingFMCGCampaign ManagementAgency ManagementMarketing BudgetsMarketing AnalyticsTeam LeadershipSales CollaborationCustomer Marketing