Brand Manager, Calming & Cross-Portfolio

Bridgewater, NJ (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive canine calming marketing strategy and execution across current brands and new pipeline, with cross-portfolio collaboration and rigorous planning.

  • Lead strategy, annual planning, forecasting, and customer activation for the canine calming portfolio.
  • Must-have: 4–5+ years in multi-channel marketing with strong project management and data-driven decision making.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with commercial teams, agencies, and vendors to deliver high-quality outputs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Calming Strategy & Execution (Inline + Pipeline).
  • Lead strategic planning and execution for the canine-calming business, across in line brands and future pipeline innovations.
  • Translate customer and market insights into actionable growth strategies and commercialization plans.
  • Manage annual planning, business performance analysis, forecasting, and budget stewardship with strong accountability and an eye towards continuous improvement and optimization.
  • Cross-Portfolio Calming Support and Special Projects: Support selected cross-portfolio calming initiatives spanning canine and feline, based on business priorities.
  • Contribute to special projects and broader Companion Animal marketing initiatives where additional leadership, coordination, or execution support is needed.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and a strong team-first mindset in balancing core brand ownership with broader business needs.
  • Integrated Marketing and Customer Activation: Partner with commercial teams to translate brand strategy into customer-facing plans and execution.
  • Create high quality marketing materials (e.g., sales tools, digital assets, brochures, social content, educational resources).
  • Manage project workflows with precision and use insights, analytics, and competitive trends to inform and optimize programs.
  • Business Performance and Planning: Support annual planning, forecasting, budget management, and ongoing business.
  • Track KPIs and business performance to identify learnings and drive continuous improvement.
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure alignment between brand priorities, commercial plans, and operational execution.
  • Cross Functional Collaboration and Ways of Working: Build strong partnerships with internal commercial and operational teams to ensure alignment on priorities and deliver seamless execution across initiatives.
  • Manage relationships with agency partners, external vendors, and internal creative resources to deliver high quality, on time outputs.
  • Show curiosity and initiative in identifying opportunities, solving problems, and moving work forward with limited direction.
  • Step up to lead projects and workstreams when needed, bringing energy, ownership, and a collaborative approach.
  • Operate as a self-starter who is comfortable working independently while also contributing as a strong team player.
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CEVA SANTE ANIMALE

3.5 Glassdoor

Ceva Santé Animale (Ceva) is the 5th largest global animal health company, led by experienced veterinarians, whose mission is to provide innovative health solutions for all animals to ensure the highest level of care and well-being. Our portfolio includes preventive medicine such as vaccines and animal welfare products, pharmaceutical solutions for farm and companion animals, as well as equipment and services to provide the best experience for our customers. With more than 7,000 employees located in 47 countries, Ceva strives daily to bring to life its vision as a One Health company: “Together, beyond animal health”. Our 21 R&D centers and 33 production sites worldwide attest to our commitment to research and the development of increasingly innovative solutions. 2024 turnover: €1.77 billion.

Founded in 1999
Libourne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, FRA
6.5K employees (192 in marketing)
58% recommend to a friend
91% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
66.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
41.8%
Direct
42.9%
Referral
7.5%
Social
6.2%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
192 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
16.5 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years

Funding

Total Funding
$251.6M
Last Raise
$129.7M
Private Equity, 12 months ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2025
    Private Equity
  • Jun 2020
    Series Unknown
  • Feb 2020
    Series Unknown

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