ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER - HERDEZ

Orange, CA (Unknown)

$90K/yr – $98K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the HERDEZ megabrand strategy and P&L, steering growth through close‑in innovation, integrated marketing, and cross‑functional leadership across R&D, Supply Chain, and Finance.

  • Own and optimize brand P&L and financial targets
  • Lead cross-functional teams and collaboration to deliver near-term growth
  • Drive portfolio optimization and integrated marketing execution

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Megabrand Strategy & Holistic Brand Leadership
  • Build HERDEZ® into a megabrand across channels by delivering a cohesive, consumer‑led brand strategy spanning brand positioning, portfolio architecture, communication, innovation, and in‑market execution.
  • Assists in development of the annual and multi‑year operating plan, integrating brand strategy, innovation pipeline, financial targets, and commercialization plans.
  • P&L Ownership & Business Management
  • Manages the HERDEZ® P&L, including forecasting, pricing, promotional strategy, trade spend, A&P investment, and gross margin delivery.
  • Monitor and analyze volume, market share, profit drivers, and competitive dynamics to inform decisions and optimize growth.
  • Close‑In Innovation & Portfolio Management
  • Lead close‑in innovation and renovation to fuel near‑term growth while strengthening brand equity.
  • Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, and Operations to bring consumer‑relevant, margin‑accretive innovation to market on time and on budget.
  • Drive portfolio optimization, including SKU rationalization and mix management, to improve simplicity and profitability.

Requirements

  • Education: BA/BS Degree required. MBA a plus. Written and spoken Spanish language skills a plus.
  • Three years of marketing and product development or related experience, preferably with a food or beverage company in the consumer packaged goods industry
  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of the food industry
  • Knowledge of product development concepts and processes
  • Experience in new product concept research validation a plus
  • Ability to apply leadership, strategic thought and innovation to new product development and business opportunities
  • Forecasting skills
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and evaluation skills
  • Outstanding project management skills
  • Solid financial analysis, planning, budgeting, and costing abilities/experience

Preferred

  • MBA a plus.

Benefits

  • Top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary benefit plans
  • Company-Matched 401K Retirement plan
  • Bonus & Referral programs
  • Time-Off benefits for Holidays, Vacation & Sick
  • Career Development, Training, and Opportunities
  • Engagement & Team-Building Events
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MegaMex Foods

MegaMex Foods, LLC opened its doors for the first time on October 26th, 2009 in southern California. It is a joint venture of two giants in the food industry—Hormel Foods and Herdez del Fuerte, S.A. de CV. As a result, MegaMex Foods has the marketing, sales and supply chain expertise that makes it an excellent partner for retail and foodservice companies. MegaMex Foods, LLC, offers a wide variety of Mexican food products and ingredients in the U.S., including:•Salsas •Sauces •Peppers •Tortillas •Salad Dressings •Seasoning Mixes •Guacamole & Avocado •Frozen Food

Founded in 2009
Orange, California, USA
139 employees (18 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$90K/yr – $98K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

The middle of this range ($94K) is in line with the median base salary for Brand Manager roles in the United States ($98K).

Brand Manager median pay in the United States

$100K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $115K. Based on 161 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
15 (11% of company)
Median Tenure
7.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.6%
Direct
54.5%
Referral
5.6%
Social
12.9%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~139

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