Associate Brand Manager

Job Duties

We are seeking an Associate Brand Manager to join our Marketing team in St. Louis Park, MN. This role partners closely with Brand Managers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to drive business growth through data-driven insights, shopper marketing, commercial execution, and brand activation initiatives across a portfolio of dairy and beverage brands. Join us and help shape the growth of trusted brands through strategic marketing, innovation, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze syndicated, consumer, and shopper data to develop business reviews and growth recommendations.

Monitor brand performance and provide insights to optimize marketing initiatives.

Lead shopper marketing programs, customer activations, events, and trade shows.

Collaborate with Sales to identify growth opportunities and support key retail partnerships.

Coordinate cross-functional execution of new product launches, commercialization efforts, and point-of-sale materials.

Serve as a liaison between Sales and Marketing to ensure alignment and timely execution of business priorities.

Support licensed brand partnerships and maintain relationships with agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Manage brand standards, messaging, and visual identity across marketing initiatives.

Partner with forecasting, inventory, and production teams to support product availability and minimize obsolescence.

Ensure all branding activities comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2-5 years of experience in brand marketing, trade marketing, category management, sales, or a related field.

Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen or Circana.

Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Relevant certifications or licenses may be required during employment.

Benefits:

Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date

401(k) with company contribution

Competitive pay

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities - we promote from within!

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Service recognition and employee rewards

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

2 - 5 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55416

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

36990

Job Benefits

Not specified