Associate Brand Manager

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$94K/yr – $132K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the branded category plan from insights to in-year budget, coordinating launches, packaging, and omnichannel activations across digital, retail, and experiential touchpoints.

  • Own monthly consumption reporting and translate data into actionable growth steps.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver launches, promotions, and POS programs on time and on budget.
  • Lead packaging and content updates across physical and eCommerce channels to reinforce brand positioning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for monthly business consumption reporting and ad hoc analysis, with demonstrated ability to identify key trends and actionable insights.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project management, sales, finance, R&D, design, and supply chain to deliver projects on time and within budget.
  • Manage product launches, promotional campaigns, and brand activations across digital, retail, and experiential channels.
  • Develop and implement product packaging and content updates across physical and eCommerce platforms.
  • Manage owned and organic social media plans in partnership with internal and external social teams.
  • Assist in the development of creative briefs and marketing content that aligns with brand positioning and voice. Report on results and share recommendations for future optimizations.
  • Own in-year PO & budget management, and partner with finance to reconcile monthly budget.
  • Partner with sales and shopper partners to develop and execute POS programs.
  • Create compelling sell-in story and sales materials to support the continued growth of the business and drive awareness of key strategic initiatives.
  • Monitor category trends and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities or risks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in brand management, marketing, or related CPG roles. Preferably in the food & beverage industry.
  • Creative problem solver with analytical skills & experience in turning data sets into actionable insights.
  • Experience with syndicated data, with the ability to collect and synthesize data into actionable insights.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize & manage multiple projects at once.
  • Strong written & Verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Experience executing social and/or digital marketing campaigns.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Interest or understanding of the health-conscious food industry, with a passion for developing food that consumers can feel good about.

Preferred

  • MBA preferred.
  • Nielsen experience is a plus.

Benefits

  • What We Offer At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
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Wells Enterprises

Headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet packaged foods. We produce more than 900 ice cream and frozen novelties treats. Wells produces Blue Bunny® ice cream, frozen novelties and specialty frozen desserts along with the iconic Bomb Pop® brand. So much ice cream is produced in Le Mars by Wells that the city was designated as the Ice Cream Capital of the World® by the Iowa legislature!Blue Bunny branded items are distributed across the nation. Ice cream enthusiasts can find their favorite Blue Bunny products in grocery, convenience and club stores, on mobile vending trucks and in foodservice settings (such as educational institutions, hospitals and restaurants). The company’s corporate office and two ice cream plants are located in Le Mars. Our two other ice cream plants, one in Henderson, NV and the other in Dunkirk, NY help supply our frozen treats across the United States.Over 4,000 production, sales, office, and support personnel make up the Wells family. With its state-of-the-art production facilities the company is cited by many industry experts as one of the most technically advanced in the industry.

Founded in 1913
Le Mars, Iowa, USA
1.9K employees (114 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.6%
Direct
47.9%
Referral
5.2%
Social
12.3%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
98 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
4.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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