Assistant Brand Manager (Garden of Life)

Bridgewater, NJ (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $120K/yrEntry Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own brand planning and performance for a consumer health portfolio, turning syndicated data and market signals into strategy, while coordinating launches, assets, and cross-functional alignment.

  • Brand ownership: cross-functional planning, budgeting, and lifecycle management from strategy to asset delivery.
  • Performance & insights: track category trends, competitive moves, and P&L impact using syndicated data and internal dashboards.
  • Execution & collaboration: coordinate marketing programs, packaging updates, and launches with Sales, Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory, and agencies.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of annual brand plans and long-term strategic initiatives.
  • Analyze brand and category performance using syndicated data (e.g., IRI, Nielsen) to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Monitor competitive landscape and consumer behavior to inform strategy.
  • Lead monthly business reviews and performance tracking.
  • Manage brand budgets including purchase orders, invoice tracking, and reconciliation.
  • Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate P&L management and forecasting.
  • Track coupon programs, redemptions, and financial deliverables.
  • Coordinate execution of marketing programs including digital, shopper, and promotional tactics.
  • Support packaging updates, new item setup, and product lifecycle management.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of marketing assets and product launches.
  • Serve as a liaison between Marketing and internal teams including Sales, Supply Chain, Legal, Regulatory, and R&D.
  • Support customer marketing initiatives and sales communication development.
  • Collaborate with external agencies and vendors as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in brand marketing or related field is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in branded CPG industry strongly preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with syndicated data tools (e.g., IRI, Nielsen).

Preferred

  • Interest in health & wellness is a plus.
  • Collaborative mindset with a passion for learning and growth.

Benefits

  • performance-based incentives
  • a 401k with company match
  • healthcare coverage
  • a broad range of other benefits
  • Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.
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Nestlé Health Science

Nestlé Health Science is a leader in the science of nutrition, committed to redefining the management of health. We offer an extensive portfolio of science-based consumer care, medical nutrition and pharmaceutical therapies. Headquartered in Switzerland, we have more than 12,000 employees around the world, with products available in more than 140 countries. We see opportunities to improve health through nutrition everywhere. Our expertise areas of active lifestyle nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, herbals and supplements (VMHS), medical nutrition, and pharmaceutical solutions, are rooted in science and cover every facet of health: prevention, maintenance, and treatment. We are redefining the way consumers and healthcare professionals approach the management of health. With a focus on areas including food allergies, metabolic health, gastrointestinal health, healthy aging, and adult acute care, we leverage our extensive research and development networks to unlock the power of nutrition. The wide range of solutions we offer across the spectrum of life has one common denominator: science-based products that help people live their best lives.

Founded in 2011
Lausanne, Vaud, CHE
6.4K employees (723 in marketing)

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