Brand Manager

Mark Anthony Group Brand ManagerMark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we've grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Long Drink, and Cayman Jack.This role is designed to manage one or more brands/sub-brands in the Mark Anthony portfolio for the US Business. The Brand Manager will be responsible for activating the marketing strategy, deployment, commercial management of brands in the US.Accountabilities:Activate Local Category & Brand Growth PlanBuild Commercial Activity Plan and activation calendarManage the innovation implementation and volume planningBuild SKU assortment review & pricing strategyManage the budget, performance reporting, agency roster management, and adaptation of local assets as applicableKey Metrics & Financial Targets:ROI on Brand PlansBrand Growth & HealthVolume & SalesInnovation Metrics (i.e., Portfolio Management, Volume Projection, & SKU Optimization)Own:Activation of local brand growth plan and strategic commercial deliveryInfluence:Innovation, Brand strategy, planning & asset deliveryVeto:US cross-functional brand commercialization outputs (i.e., shopper experiential, social, etc.)Critical Stakeholders & Relationships:Global and US MarketingSales, Finance, & ComplianceDigital Center of ExcellenceBrand campaigns, playbooks & calendarsBrand-related financial reporting and insightsQualifications, Education, & Experience:Bachelor's Degree & 4-6 years of progressive marketing experience in Alc/Bev or CPG Experience working on a fast-moving, explosive growth brandSkills Needed To Be Successful:Proven ability to think creatively, coupled with strong analytical and project management skillsCompensation:Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions' location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.Competitive annual salary from $100,000 to $135,000 based in Chicago, ILBonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributionsComprehensive health and welfare benefitsCompany matching 401(k) contributionsPaid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidaysExtensive opportunities for training, development, and career growthAt Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:Best in Our Craft We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.Ambitiously Curious We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.Made With Humility We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.Daringly Disruptive We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.