Hard Lines Manager - JHB - - Johannesburg

Matric & Related Qualification
3-5 Years experience as a MAJOR consumer packaged goods, retail or entertainment company in either a brand marketing or licensing role
Sales experience and knowledge of South African retail environment
Product knowledge on toy, stationery, sporting goods, etc.
Strong analytical skills
New business development experience where you identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events
Business maintenance experience where you act as the frontline person
Hard Lines contract / deals where you have experience in negotiations and facilitating contract administration and management
Internal and external communication
Hard Lines and Publishing sales and finance management including product selection, promotion, advertising and PR
Hard Lines and Publishing retailer relationship management
Strategic marketing plans where you inform strategy around annual marketing plans
Leadership / interaction with business partners, be a team player, facilitator and key contributor
Reporting on quarterly and annual forecasts for soft line licenses
Own car, backup power and WIFI in non-negotiable