Brand Manager

4 hours ago


Garner, North Carolina, United States Butterball Full time

Job Summary:

The Brand Manager will collaborate with the Director of Brand Management to develop, recommend, and execute core business strategies for the Consumer Packaged Goods business, a key growth area for the organization.

This role involves managing marketing mix elements, refining product offerings, identifying sales opportunities, and creating data-driven selling stories.

The Brand Manager will also lead multiple project teams, requiring strong collaboration with cross-functional partners.

Additionally, this position is crucial in ensuring consistent brand messaging and positioning across all marketing channels, utilizing expertise in brand management, consumer behavior, and market trends.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Formulates and executes annual marketing plans for the Company, ensuring alignment with the organization's objectives to maximize profitability and brand growth.
  • Oversees the design and quality of Consumer Packaged Goods products to consistently meet brand standards and fulfill the brand promise.
  • Analyzes syndicated data monthly to anticipate trends, assess strategic implications, and drive new product development.
  • Leads collaboration with R&D and cross-functional teams on line extensions and continuous product improvement.
  • Directs category management efforts in collaboration with Retail Insights to identify opportunities and assess threats, reinforcing the Company's position as a leader in the protein industry.
  • Establishes strategic direction through briefs for media planning, custom research, public relations (PR), packaging, and promotions within the product segment, ensuring alignment with overall brand positioning.
  • Partners closely with stakeholders to ensure category consumer communications are both effective and aligned with target audience needs, while also supporting broader Masterbrand strategies.
  • Assesses creative concepts and media plans against strategic briefs, managing their execution to ensure alignment with brand goals.
  • Fosters strong relationships with business management and sales teams by preparing impactful sales presentations, participating in sales calls, and facilitating open communication for effective problem-solving.
  • Collaborates with Business Managers and Finance to review sales and financial data, identifying customer issues and opportunities while monitoring overall business health.
  • Assist with defining and overseeing the development of private label opportunities, guiding all private label initiatives.
  • Manages A&P (advertising & promotion) budget, maximizing short term and long-term business growth with strategic investments.

Requirements:

  • Excellent written & verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative problem-solving abilities and strategic mindset to champion initiatives with the company's growth goals and brand equity.
  • Capable of synthesizing diverse information to draw relevant conclusions for category and brand initiatives and making actionable recommendations.
  • Experienced in profit and loss (P&L) analysis and management.
  • Well-versed in analyzing data (with a preference for experience using IRI/Circana) to derive insights and make informed recommendations.
  • Expertise in digital marketing and social media strategy.
  • Adept at creating professional presentations that effectively communicate strategic objectives.
  • Versatile in designing and managing consumer research projects, with solid understanding of research methodologies.
  • Competent in managing consumer budgets to maximize returns.
  • Effectively advocates for new initiatives, securing the necessary buy-in to gain full organizational support.
  • Demonstrated project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
  • Familiarity with product development and go-to-market strategies.
  • Skilled in evaluating creative concepts and execution based on creativity, strategic alignment, and consumer impact.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.), Power BI, and content management systems.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.

4+ years of experience in brand management, marketing, or related field is required.

Prior work experience in industries such as Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, or Retail is preferred.


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