Own Brand Lead, Mid-Level

Join to apply for the Own Brand Lead, Mid-Level role at Jobright.ai 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Own Brand Lead, Mid-Level role at Jobright.ai Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking an Own Brand Lead to drive business growth by managing product development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance private label brand equity. Responsibilities: • Manage product development project execution for line extensions, new line launches, label redesigns, product reformulations, and sourcing initiatives—from concept ideation through product launch. • Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams (Label/Packaging Design, Sourcing, Compliance, Regulatory, Analytics, Legal, and Consumer Insights) during product development and commercialization. • Support category review processes for private label by developing fact-based market, trade, and trend data, shopper insights, and best practices. • Influence overall merchandising objectives by supporting execution of private label business strategies and plans. • Work closely with merchants to onboard new vendors and ensure timely execution of vendor setup, item setup, and ongoing item and price maintenance. • Collaborate with Marketing to support brand and product launches and consumer activation. • Monitor business performance and market trends to provide profitable recommendations for new items, line extensions, and promotions. • Serve as key contact for vendors during commercialization. Understand supplier options and capabilities through reviews, trade shows, and facility visits. • Provide weekly business reporting to Merchants and Directors, including post-launch analysis, sales performance insights, and price/promo opportunities. While final P&L accountability resides with the Merchant business owner, the Own Brand Lead shares responsibility for the business they support. Qualifications: Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or equivalent retail experience preferred. • 4+ years of experience in brand management, marketing, merchandising, private label, product development, sourcing/supply chain, project management, or similar. • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. • Self-starter with a proactive mindset and strong work ethic. • Ability to blend creativity and analytics to solve business challenges. • Understanding of P&L terminology and fundamentals. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Business leadership and calculated risk-taking ability. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Company: Apex Systems, a division of On Assignment, provides organizations with IT staffing solutions to address gaps in their current workforce. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Apex Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Product Management Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobright.ai by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Brand Specialist” roles. Marketing Brand Specialist - Pet Innovation Grand Rapids, MI $134,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago Digital Marketing Specialist - Advertising Grand Rapids, MI $46,000.00-$48,000.00 1 month ago Student Marketeer - Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI $70,125.00-$102,850.00 2 weeks ago Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area $125,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks ago Grand Rapids, MI $85,000.00-$145,000.00 3 weeks ago Salesforce Sales and Marketing Automation Specialist We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr