Associate Brand Manager

Overview We are hiring our first Associate Brand Manager — a commercially rigorous, analytically sharp operator that has creative, strategic ideas and can execute flawlessly. You\'ll work directly with the Director of Brand & Innovation and own the connective tissue that holds our brand, sales, innovation, activation and commercialization work together. Chicago-based candidates will be prioritized for consideration. Why OM? At OM, we\'re on a mission to bring the power of functional mushrooms to people everywhere. As a leader in the wellness industry, we combine science, innovation, and nature to create products that support healthier lives. Joining OM means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team where your contributions make a direct impact on our growth, our customers, and the future of the category. Responsibilities Business management and planning — understand the trends and translate them into decisions Innovation, NPD pipeline and P&L support — help manage and advance the product development roadmap from concept to shelf Commercialization — own the cross-functional process that gets new products to market on time and on brief Packaging development — manage design and regulatory review cycles with precision Cross-functional coordination — serve as the connective tissue between R&D, Regulatory, Ops, and external partners Support brand activation & innovation launch planning with the Digital Marketing Manager Retailer & sales support — arm the sales team with the tools and materials they need to win at shelf Help monitor competitive activity and performance and market trends and action against these insights Requirements 3–5 years of CPG brand management experience; DTC, health, wellness, or food background strongly preferred Exceptional project manager Naturally cross-functional — you earn trust fast and know how to get things done Gap spotter — you notice what\'s missing before anyone asks, and you show up with a point of view on how to fix it Analytically strong — you\'re comfortable in the data and can translate findings into a clear action plan Builder mindset — you\'ve worked in an entrepreneurial environment before and thrived Proven launch track record — you\'ve successfully taken an innovation from brief to market and can walk us through how Benefits & Perks Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Safe Harbor Contribution Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave Paid Parental Leave Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development and career growth opportunities Employee discounts on OM products Salary $80,000-90,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr