Brand Manager

$140,000 – $150,000/Annually + Full Benefits!

Our client is on a mission to share connections over food. The Brand Manager is responsible for the execution of business strategies for assigned core product lines and will work with the Brand Marketing Team to build the brand and to achieve annual operating plan profit and volume. This position owns the direction of the business, setting priorities that accelerate growth and strengthen the brand’s position in category. This Brand Manager will define where to compete, how to win, and what it will take to stand out, then drive action across the organization to deliver against those priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Ownership & Performance

Own overall business performance for the portfolio, including revenue growth, share, and contribution

Identify and act on the most critical growth levers to accelerate velocity, trial, and repeat

Translate performance data into clear actions that drive measurable improvement

Strategy & Positioning

Define and refine brand positioning to create clear differentiation in a crowded category

Establish a focused strategy for where to play and how to win

Translating strategy into clear priorities that guide the organization

Manages product line budget with high degree of accuracy.

Understands and contributes to the monthly Demand Planning process.

Marketing & Demand Generation

Lead development of integrated marketing programs that build awareness, drive trial, and increase repeat

Partner with Digital and Creative teams to deliver compelling, high-impact campaigns

Ensure marketing efforts are grounded in consumer insight and deliver measurable results

Retail & Channel Expansion

Partner closely with Sales to expand distribution and strengthen in-market presence across key retailers

Support sell-in with strong, insight-driven stories that demonstrate category and brand opportunity

Identify opportunities to improve competitiveness through pricing, assortment, and channel strategy

Stay on top of what competitors are doing in the category

Innovation & Portfolio Development

Lead the innovation agenda, working closely cross functionally, identifying and prioritizing opportunities grounded in consumer and market insight

Create R&D briefs including product design, pricing and packaging

Partner with sales. innovation and R&D to bring new products to market successfully

Cross-Functional Leadership

Operate at the center of the business, aligning sales, finance, supply chain, and R&D around clear priorities

Drive clarity, accountability, and momentum across cross-functional teams

Work with creative team to manage packaging changes, new item graphics, and testing.

Contribute to key company processes and Monthly Business Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, or a related field

MBA preferred

3–5+ years of brand management with experience in CPG

Ability to travel 20-25%

Experience building or scaling a brand or category strongly preferred

Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate ideas into action

Demonstrated ability to operate in competitive, fast-moving environments

Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with a match

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Bonus

We often feed you as the kitchen is always open