Lead Brand Manager for El Monterey growth, driving strategy, portfolio and cross‑functional execution.

• Strategy & Insights: analyze market trends, consumer research, and customer performance to guide both our short and long-term strategy; make recommendations to increase consumer preference and grow the business rooted in insights; assist with marketing research as needed
• Annual Brand Planning: translate long-term priorities into actionable brand initiatives; lead creation of the annual marketing / brand plan for your assigned segments of the business to accomplish company goals.
• Brand Management / Marketing: own the brand and drive marketing initiatives that contribute market share and profitable growth for your assigned segments; track performance and adjust plans to achieve results
• Product Innovation & Renovation: lead I&R product development from idea to launch and optimize the portfolio for assigned segments; contribute to the development of the long-term innovation pipeline and price pack architecture for the brand; build strong partnership with R&D, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain and Finance leads for best-in-class execution.
• Go to Market: Work in close collaboration with sales, category management, e-commerce, and other commercial partners to develop fact based / data-driven selling stories that position the brand, our products, and various key initiatives as growth propositions to our customers.
• Project Management: strong organizational skills and demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and outside agencies to commercialize new ideas; Smartsheets experience a plus.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: proven ability to use consumer research, syndicated / market data, and financial analysis to identify profitable growth opportunities; actively monitor category and competitive activity to inform business decisions and reporting for leadership.
• Budget Management: manage annual budget to ensure business units meet financial goals; P&L experience a plus.
• People Management: ability to coach and develop direct reports to get the best from them; contribute to building their marketing capabilities and leadership skills

• Must-have: 5+ years in marketing (CPG food/beverage) with strong data and P&L
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field; MBA a plus.
• Highly curious and a strategic thinker with P&L understanding.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights and brand performance narratives; IRI/Nielsen/Circana experience required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with other departments and outside agencies to accomplish objectives
• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to navigate ambiguity, and a bias for action

• Career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike.
• Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!