Associate Brand Manager

Chicago, IL (Remote)

$80K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end to end product lifecycle from concept to shelf for a CPG line, balancing innovation with go to market readiness and cross functional execution.

  • Commercialization: drive the cross functional process to launch on brief and on time
  • Packaging development: align design and regulatory reviews with speed and precision
  • Cross functional coordination: connect R&D, Regulatory, Ops and external partners to accelerate go to market

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Business management and planning — understand the trends and translate them into decisions
  • Innovation, NPD pipeline and P&L support — help manage and advance the product development roadmap from concept to shelf
  • Commercialization — own the cross-functional process that gets new products to market on time and on brief
  • Packaging development — manage design and regulatory review cycles with precision
  • Cross-functional coordination — serve as the connective tissue between R&D, Regulatory, Ops, and external partners
  • Support brand activation & innovation launch planning with the Digital Marketing Manager
  • Retailer & sales support — arm the sales team with the tools and materials they need to win at shelf
  • Help monitor competitive activity and performance and market trends and action against these insights

Requirements

  • 3–5 years of CPG brand management experience; DTC, health, wellness, or food background strongly preferred
  • Exceptional project manager
  • Naturally cross-functional — you earn trust fast and know how to get things done
  • Gap spotter — you notice what's missing before anyone asks, and you show up with a point of view on how to fix it
  • Analytically strong — you're comfortable in the data and can translate findings into a clear action plan
  • Builder mindset — you've worked in an entrepreneurial environment before and thrived
  • Proven launch track record — you&aposve successfully taken an innovation from brief to market and can walk us through how

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Safe Harbor Contribution
  • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Employee discounts on OM products
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In 2010, with a shared vision and a commitment to excellence, Steve Farrar and Dr. Sandra Carter founded M2 Ingredients. They recognized the potential of functional mushrooms to support human health and well-being but also understood the need for innovation and scientific rigor.The M2 Difference: Full Spectrum Mushroom Powders Why Full Spectrum Matters: The Full Life Cycle Effects: The combination of bioactive compounds from both mycelium and fruiting body provides the full spectrum of benefits that the mushrooms have to offer, enhancing their overall functional benefits. Comprehensive benefits of whole food mushrooms: By utilizing the entire organism, full-spectrum powders offer a more complete source of bioactive compounds and nutrients. Nothing is added and nothing is taken away to provide all the benefits that mushrooms have to offer. Fully Vertically IntegratedM2’s commitment to excellence begins with its cultivation process. Mushrooms are grown in California on certified organic oats, allowing the mycelium to fully colonize the oats until fruiting bodies are produced. When the mushrooms are mature, they are harvested to include both the mycelium and the fruiting body. This unique approach yields full-spectrum mushroom powders rich in bioactive compounds, providing a more comprehensive source of functional benefits compared to extracts or powders using solely the fruiting body or the mycelium alone. To preserve the functional benefits of the ingredients, the mushrooms are carefully dried and processed within M2 Ingredients BRCGS AA+ rated facility. This ensures minimal handling from the growing to the processing to deliver the highest quality mushroom powders to customers.

Founded in 2010
Vista, California, USA
64 employees (6 in marketing)
23% recommend to a friend

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.2%
Direct
46.7%
Referral
7.8%
Social
13.7%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~63

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (9% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$5M
Last Raise
$5M
Series Unknown, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2024
    Series Unknown
  • Jan 2021
    Series Unknown • $5M

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