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Associate Brand Manager, Ice Cream/Frozen Fruit

Dole Packaged Foods

Thousand Oaks, CA
Full Time
Mid Level
90k-110k
17 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. Our culture is driven by core Values, emphasizing respect, inclusivity, excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. The Associate Brand Manager will be an integral member of the team, contributing to category strategy, business plans, communication plans, product launches, and brand execution across all media and consumer touch points. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative environment with a high impact on the business, in a hybrid setting based in Westlake Village, CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with your category leader to create short and long-term category objectives and strategies, and lead the execution of category plans and tactics to meet business goals.
  • Work with the Communications team to manage marketing communications, including development of creative briefs, evaluation, and measurement.
  • Help develop and execute integrated communication plans by working with media, digital, and shopper marketing agencies.
  • Partner with Market Research to develop consumer research that identifies insights to grow the portfolio.
  • Utilize tools and dashboards to analyze shipment trends, consumption patterns, competitive activity, and market trends, providing actionable insights to management.
  • Present monthly analysis to leadership based on data from sources like IRI and internal reports.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as Innovation, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to develop strategies that drive growth and resolve issues.
  • Manage and track marketing budget.
  • Develop and update packaging for new and existing products.
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses and support other duties as needed.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years' business or consumer goods experience supporting organizational initiatives.
  • General consumer products industry knowledge.
  • Understanding of media and digital marketing trends; digital marketing experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills; syndicated data experience (IRI/Nielsen) a plus.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workloads effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Results-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable with a positive attitude.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
  • Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods, lift 15 pounds, and reach overhead.
  • Occasional travel required.

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of media and technology trends.
  • Experience with syndicated data sources like IRI or Nielsen.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (required).
  • MBA (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive pay scale of $90,000 to $110,000 based on experience and qualifications.
  • Hybrid work environment (3 days per week in the office).
  • Inclusive and respectful company culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a purpose-driven organization.

Working at Dole Packaged Foods

Our culture is uniquely driven by core Values that emphasize respect, inclusivity, excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. We value a positive working environment, teamwork, continuous learning, and doing what's right to foster lasting trust and strong relationships. We are committed to fairness, transparency, and supporting our colleagues and communities.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 10, 2025
Job CategoryBrand Marketing
Salary90k-110k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Dole Packaged Foods

Website

dole.com

Location

Thousand Oaks, CA

Industry

Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing

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