Brand Lead - New Drink brand at Nosh.com | Chicago, IL | $75K/yr – $90K/yr

Nosh.com

Brand Lead - New Drink brand

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$75K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own a lean Chicago launch playbook coordinating co-packer ops, live activations, and retailer landings while building scalable systems and a small team.

Co-packer ops & festival activation: production coordination, inventory, reorders, plus festival research, applications, logistics, and booth execution.
Chicago field & brand presence: retailer/venue pitches, activations, and storytelling on the ground.
Systems & team growth: lay the foundations for processes and staffing as the brand expands.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Co-packer operations and production coordination, inventory, and reorders.
Festival calendar management including research, applications, vendor logistics, and booth execution.
Field sales and retailer/venue pitching in Chicago along with brand presence through activations and on-the-ground storytelling.
Build the systems and team as the brand grows.

Requirements

Early CPG or food/bev startup experience with hands-on exposure in an early-stage environment.
Proven booth activation experience; not just attending events.
Operator-first mindset able to manage a co-packer call in the morning and run a festival booth in the afternoon; strong Chicago network in food/music/events.