Brand Manager

Mark 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, 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 Plan Build Commercial Activity Plan and activation calendar Manage the innovation implementation and volume planning Build SKU assortment review & pricing strategy Manage the budget, performance reporting, agency roster management, and adaptation of local assets as applicable Key Metrics & Financial Targets ROI on Brand Plans Brand Growth & Health Volume & Sales Innovation Metrics (i.e., Portfolio Management, Volume Projection, & SKU Optimization) Own Activation of local brand growth plan and strategic commercial delivery Influence Innovation, Brand strategy, planning & asset delivery Veto US cross‑functional brand commercialization outputs (i.e., shopper experiential, social, etc.) Critical Stakeholders & Relationships Global and US Marketing Sales, Finance, & Compliance Digital Center of Excellence Brand campaigns, playbooks & calendars Brand‑related financial reporting and insights Qualifications, 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 brand Skills Needed To Be Successful Proven ability to think creatively, coupled with strong analytical and project management skills Compensation and Benefits Competitive annual salary from $100,000 to $135,000 based in Chicago, IL Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions Comprehensive health and welfare benefits Company matching 401(k) contributions Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth #J-18808-Ljbffr Mark Anthony Group