Brand Manager - Peppers & Olives

Larkspur, CA (On-site)

$150K/yr – $160K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Lead the Olives & Peppers category growth with cross-functional ownership from strategy to in-market execution.

  • Own business performance for the Olives & Peppers portfolio, including revenue, share, and contribution targets.
  • Must-have: 5–8+ years of brand management experience in CPG.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and R&D to align priorities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own business performance for the Olives & Peppers portfolio, including revenue, share, and contribution targets.
  • Sustain and extend category leadership by identifying and executing against the most impactful growth opportunities.
  • Translate performance data into clear actions that improve baseline velocity, mix, and trade efficiency.
  • Lead annual category and brand planning, defining the role of each segment within the portfolio.
  • Translate company strategy into focused, actionable growth priorities.
  • Identify opportunities to expand household penetration, increase repeat purchase, and strengthen brand equity.
  • Partner closely with Sales to deliver strong, consistent in-market execution across key retailers.
  • Set clear priorities across distribution, shelving, merchandising, and pricing to drive performance.
  • Support sell-in with clear, insight-driven category and brand stories.
  • Develop and execute marketing programs that balance shopper marketing with targeted consumer demand building.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • MBA strongly preferred
  • 5–8+ years of brand management experience in CPG
  • Demonstrated experience owning and driving business performance
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into action
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain
  • Proven ability to manage complexity and drive results in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills

Preferred

  • MBA strongly preferred
Mezzetta logo

Mezzetta

4.1 Glassdoor

Love good food? So do we! At Mezzetta, we believe the best memories happen around the table. Inspired by generations of cherished family traditions, we strive to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life through handed-down recipes and unforgettable flavors.Since 1935, we’ve poured our hearts into every jar of our signature olives, peppers, and sauces to inspire vibrant food and conversation, from everyday meals to special gatherings. Today, more than 80 years later, our passionate team at Mezzetta has continued our unwavering commitment to quality and crafting the very best products the world has to offer. Because when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.

Founded in 1935
American Canyon, California, USA
187 employees (14 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
89% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
32.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$228
Traffic Source Mix
Search
63.2%
Direct
29.8%
Referral
4.3%
Social
1.6%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~187

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (7% of company)