Brand Manager

Brand Manager - Bloomingdale, Illinois | Hybrid Schedule (Open to Relocation) Compensation: Up to $160,000 + Annual Bonus + Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company Match, Paid Time Off We are a growing consumer packaged goods (CPG) food manufacturer with products found in grocery stores, club retailers, mass merchants, e-commerce, and food service locations throughout North America. As we continue to expand our portfolio and launch innovative products, we're seeking an experienced Brand Manager to drive strategic growth, strengthen our brands, and deliver meaningful results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What You'll Do Brand Strategy Develop and execute annual brand plans that support revenue, profitability, and market share growth. Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and consumer insights to identify new opportunities. Develop strategies that strengthen brand positioning and accelerate long-term growth. Monitor brand performance and optimize initiatives based on business results. Lead new product launches from concept through commercialization. Partner with R&D, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to deliver successful product launches. Manage innovation pipelines, timelines, and commercialization activities. Identify whitespace opportunities and recommend future product innovations based on consumer demand and category trends. Consumer & Category Insights Analyze syndicated data, consumer research, retailer insights, and marketplace trends. Translate data into actionable strategies that drive growth. Evaluate pricing, promotions, distribution, and competitive performance. Present recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Commercial Execution Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing to support key retail accounts. Assist with customer presentations, category reviews, line reviews, and promotional planning. Support merchandising initiatives and retail marketing programs. Ensure consistent brand messaging across all customer and consumer touchpoints. Business Performance Manage brand budgets and marketing investments. Monitor sales performance, forecasts, profitability, and ROI. Develop business cases for innovation, marketing investments, and strategic initiatives. Measure program effectiveness and identify continuous improvement opportunities. What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA is a plus. 2+ years of Brand Management experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, with strong preference for food manufacturing. Proven success managing established brands while driving innovation, growth, and market share. Experience leading new product development from concept through commercialization. Strong understanding of retail channels including grocery, club, mass, and food service. Demonstrated ability to develop annual brand plans, manage P&Ls or brand financials, and oversee marketing budgets. Strong cross-functional leadership skills with experience partnering with Sales, Trade Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain. #J-18808-Ljbffr