Contract Manager - Innovation & Brand Execution

Job Title: Contract Manager – Innovation & Brand Execution (Gold Bond Foot, Powder & First Aid) Location: Remote Duration: 12 Months Schedule: Part-Time Contractor (20 hours/week) Department: Marketing – Gold Bond About the Role Gold Bond is seeking an experienced, self-starting Contract Manager to lead innovation and end-to-end marketing execution for the Foot, Powder, and First Aid segments of the portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned marketer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can independently drive initiatives from concept to launch, and collaborates seamlessly across cross-functional teams. The contractor will play a critical role in shaping pipeline innovation and delivering flawless execution that accelerates brand growth. Key Responsibilities Innovation Leadership Lead the development of new item concepts & claims for the Foot, Powder, and First Aid segments. Translate consumer insights, category trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable product opportunities. Partner closely with R&D, Project Management, Sales, Creative, Consumer Insights, Regulatory, Legal, and Operations to bring concepts through the full stage-gate process. Own business case development, including sizing, forecasting inputs, and launch recommendations. Project & Portfolio Management Manage end-to-end projects, deliverables, and cross-functional alignment for multiple initiatives simultaneously. Drive accountability across partners (R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, Packaging, Creative, Regulatory). Identify risks, propose solutions, and maintain speed without sacrificing quality. Help manage project milestones and ensure readiness for leadership reviews and gate presentations. Manage brand financials including revenue forecasting, A&P budgets, margin considerations, and business performance analysis. Marketing Execution & Brand Stewardship Translate strategy into compelling consumer-facing execution across touchpoints (packaging, marketing activation, claims, messaging). Brief and partner with Creative/Design teams on packaging, claims hierarchy, and brand assets. Support commercial teams with sell-in materials, insights, and launch toolkits. Lead go-to-market plan to drive awareness & trial of the new products, including creation of product detail pages, digital marketing assets, and lower-funnel activations. Qualifications Required 7 years of experience in brand management, innovation, CPG marketing, or related fields. Proven experience leading projects with minimal oversight and managing multiple stakeholders. Strong understanding of the product development lifecycle with experience leading innovation projects in the past Demonstrated ability to move with speed while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and ability to influence without authority. Strong analytical mindset; experience with Nielsen/IRI, consumer insights, or similar data sources a plus. Preferred Experience in personal care, OTC, foot care, first aid, or skin health categories. Experience developing claims-based marketing within regulated or highly scrutinized categories, including collaboration with Regulatory and Legal partners to ensure compliant consumer communication. Experience working in a matrixed environment or with cross-functional teams. Experience driving growth across omnichannel environments including Amazon, retailer.com, marketplace, and social commerce platforms through optimized content, search, ratings & reviews, and digital shelf execution. What Success Looks Like Driving innovation projects forward with excellence and urgency, ensuring all milestones are met and launches are delivered on time to support key retailer reset dates. Developing compelling, insight‑driven new item messaging and claims that strengthen Gold Bond’s competitive advantage and unlock incremental growth for both the brand and the category. Creating new consumer-facing messaging, claims, and creative assets that clearly communicate product benefits, elevate brand perception, and improve conversion across touchpoints. Flawless cross‑functional collaboration, resulting in aligned teams, minimized friction, and smooth progression through the stage‑gate process. Consistent delivery of high-quality work with minimal oversight, demonstrating strong ownership, strategic thinking, and bias for action #J-18808-Ljbffr eTeam