Brand Manager, Marketing - Claussen

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create consumer and customer demand for the assigned business and define the long-term strategy
• Execute marketing initiatives in support of long-term strategies through managing the cross-functional team
• Determine the appropriate product mix, pricing, packaging, trade merchandising, advertising and promotion strategies and allocate the budget accordingly
• Own the P&L for the respective business and accountability for delivering profit, volume, and market share objectives
• Manage cross-functional commercialization team to deliver innovation and renovation, including quality improvements, packaging updates, supply chain optimizations, and new item launches
• Provide field sales tools, materials, and training on brand/product introductions or enhancements, as well as new marketing/sales campaigns, to achieve sales targets and grow distribution
• Navigate a challenging agriculture-based supply chain, collaborating closely with procurement and manufacturing to ensure continuity of supply
• Own opportunities to drive brand awareness and excitement for Claussen via owned social channels and brand acts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA with Marketing emphasis preferred
• 7+ years of experience, with at least 3+ years in marketing, product management, or brand management
• Prior experience managing a P&L preferred
• Ability to influence management, lead cross-functional teams, handle multiple projects, and work through others
• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Excel and IRI

Nice to Have

• MBA with Marketing emphasis
• Experience managing a P&L

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 7+ years of professional experience
• Experience in marketing, product management, or brand management
• Ability to influence management and lead teams

Benefits & Perks

• Performance-based bonus
• Coverage for employees and dependents through healthcare plans
• Wellbeing programs including physical, social, emotional, and financial support
• Paid Time Off, holidays, leave of absence, flexible work arrangements, recognition, training
• Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing resources, family support programs
• Financial benefits such as 401k, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability