Brand Manager, Oster

Job ID: 17961 Alternate Locations: Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.Position SummaryThe Brand Manager, Air Frying supports the global center of excellence (COE) for the air frying category across Newell Brands' portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Brand Manager, Air Frying COE, this role contributes to category strategy, innovation execution and cross-regional coordination for all brands competing in air frying globally.This is the right role for a rising brand builder who wants deep category expertise, global exposure and the opportunity to influence product and innovation decisions that reach consumers across multiple continents. The ideal candidate brings at least 3 years of brand management or innovation experience and strong analytical and project management capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Research & IntelligenceMonitor global air frying category trends, competitive activity and emerging product features and technology, synthesizing findings into regular reports and briefings for the COE and regional brand teamsSupport consumer research initiatives in partnership with Consumer Insights, translating findings into clear implications for product development and innovation planningBuild and maintain competitive benchmarking tools and market analyses that keep the COE ahead of category developmentsInnovation Support & ExecutionSupport the Senior Brand Manager in managing the global air frying innovation pipeline: tracking project status, timelines, deliverables and key milestonesOwn development and timely delivery of core assets required for omnichannel new item launchesAssist with concept development, business case creation and commercialization activities for innovation projectsCoordinate with R&D, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure product specifications are competitive, consumer-relevant and financially soundRegional CoordinationServe as a day-to-day coordination point for regional brand teams, helping ensure alignment on category plans, launch timelines and asset deliveryProvide regional teams with category data and insights to support local planning, ensuring recommendations are sensitive to each brand's positioning and market context without owning the positioning itselfCommercial & Cross-Functional SupportLeverage POS, e-commerce, consumer research and digital analytics to track category performance and surface actionable opportunitiesPartner with Sales, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain and Marketing to support execution of key initiativesContribute to the global annual brand planning process with category data, competitive analysis and pipeline updatesQualifications3+ years of brand management, category management or innovation experience in consumer goods or small home appliancesStrong analytical skills: comfortable working with market data, consumer research and financial modelsHighly organized with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environmentCollaborative and proactive communicator, comfortable working across functions and geographiesFluency in Spanish a plus given the weight of the Latin America businessNewell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.