Brand Marketing Manager
Somewhere
πΏπ¦ Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R64,750 β R101,750 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa β whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Brand Marketing Manager
Remote | Full-TimeReports To:Chief Growth OfficerWorking Hours:Minimum 4β6 Hours Daily Overlap with U.S. Central Time
About the Company
We are a rapidly growing consumer products company with a portfolio of nationally distributed products sold through major retail partners across North America. As the business continues to scale, we are investing heavily in our direct-to-consumer (DTC) growth strategy, brand evolution, digital marketing initiatives, and creator ecosystem.
We are looking for a highly strategic, data-driven Brand Marketing Manager to lead campaign planning, channel strategy, content direction, lifecycle marketing, influencer initiatives, and performance analysis across the organization.
This is a high-impact role for a marketer who thrives at the intersection of creativity, analytics, consumer psychology, and growth. You will help define how the brand shows up across every customer touchpoint while directly influencing revenue, engagement, and long-term brand equity.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional social media management role.
This is a strategic brand leadership position responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns that drive both revenue and brand awareness across:
* Email Marketing
* Social Media
* Influencer Marketing
* Affiliate Programs
* Amazon Content
* Retail Sales Materials
* Product Launches
* Seasonal Promotions
* Future Paid Media Initiatives
You will own the marketing calendar, campaign architecture, messaging strategy, content direction, and channel performance while managing external agencies, creative resources, and internal stakeholders.
Success in this role requires equal parts strategic thinking, creative instincts, analytical rigor, and operational execution.
What You'll Own
Campaign & Content Strategy
Serve as the architect of the company's marketing calendar and campaign ecosystem.
You will:
* Build and maintain the annual and quarterly campaign roadmap
* Develop seasonal marketing initiatives, product launches, promotional events, and brand activations
* Define campaign messaging, positioning, offers, CTAs, and content themes
* Align campaigns across email, social, influencer, Amazon, and future paid channels
* Create marketing plans that balance revenue generation with brand growth
* Ensure every marketing initiative supports broader company objectives
Rather than creating individual posts, you will define the strategic direction that drives all downstream execution.
Lifecycle & Email Marketing (Klaviyo)
Own the email marketing channel as a primary growth engine.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing the overall email marketing strategy
* Building and optimizing flows, automations, and customer journeys
* Creating campaign calendars aligned to promotional initiatives
* Audience segmentation and personalization
* A/B testing and experimentation
* Performance reporting and optimization
* Revenue attribution analysis
You will be expected to identify opportunities to increase:
* Customer acquisition
* Repeat purchases
* Customer lifetime value
* Retention and engagement
Social Media Strategy & Creative Direction
Lead content strategy across Meta platforms while directing creative execution.
You will:
* Create channel-specific content strategies
* Develop campaign briefs for creative teams
* Review and approve social content
* Ensure brand consistency across all customer-facing assets
* Identify content opportunities based on trends, seasonality, and consumer behavior
* Measure engagement and conversion performance
You will own the strategy and outcomes while partnering with creative resources for execution.
TikTok Strategy & Agency Management
Own the relationship with external TikTok marketing partners.
Responsibilities include:
* Providing strategic direction and campaign briefs
* Reviewing and approving content plans
* Supplying product, campaign, and brand context
* Evaluating agency performance
* Analyzing campaign metrics and results
* Identifying opportunities for improvement and growth
You should be highly comfortable interpreting platform analytics and challenging assumptions when performance data does not support recommendations.
Influencer & Affiliate Marketing
Build and scale creator-driven growth initiatives.
You will:
* Develop influencer outreach strategies
* Build affiliate partnerships
* Identify creators aligned with campaign objectives
* Coordinate product seeding initiatives
* Measure creator performance and ROI
* Manage influencer relationships
* Scale programs that drive awareness and sales
Brand Management & Creative Oversight
Act as a steward of the brand across all customer touchpoints.
You will:
* Review creative assets for consistency and quality
* Direct design priorities and production needs
* Oversee retail sales materials and pitch decks
* Support product launches and merchandising initiatives
* Ensure consistent messaging across channels
* Prote
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R64,750/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,500/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards β use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 685 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs β