Brand Manager, OurBrands

Keene, NH

Salary Not AvailableMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the development of annual brand strategies and initiatives that strengthen enterprise-level brand equity, improve shopper perception, and drive commercial performance.
  • Partner with Insights & Analytics (I&A) teams to leverage consumer, category, customer, and performance data to inform strategic decision-making, identify growth opportunities, and optimize brand initiatives.
  • Support the management and performance of the private label portfolio by monitoring key business metrics including sales performance, market trends, category growth, shopper engagement, and promotional effectiveness.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, sales, product development, and operations teams to align brand priorities with broader business objectives and category strategies.
  • Lead the development and execution of integrated brand initiatives across packaging, digital, print, in-store, and marketing channels to ensure a cohesive and differentiated brand experience.
  • Maintain governance over creative execution and media alignment by ensuring all customer-facing communications, packaging, and marketing materials adhere to established brand standards, positioning, and messaging frameworks.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies to guide creative development, campaign execution, and production quality while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and speed to market.
  • Develop strategic creative briefs that clearly articulate business objectives, shopper insights, target audiences, and brand positioning.
  • Contribute to the evolution, implementation, and stewardship of brand identity systems, visual guidelines, and tone-of-voice standards across all channels.
  • Apply graphic design expertise to evaluate and guide creative assets, packaging concepts, presentations, and marketing materials to ensure strong visual storytelling and alignment with brand strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Business, or related field required.
  • 3–5 years of experience in brand management, marketing, packaging design, or creative strategy within retail, CPG, or private label environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging consumer insights, market data, and business analytics to support strategic brand decisions and performance optimization.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign preferred.
  • Experience working with packaging design, print production, and brand identity systems.
  • Strong understanding of branding, typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling principles.
  • Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and collaborating with external agencies and creative partners.
  • Strong understanding of brand governance, integrated marketing communications, and creative development processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred

  • Formal graphic design training or professional experience in graphic design strongly preferred.
  • Private label or grocery industry experience is a plus.
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C&S Wholesale Grocers

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies — including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash® — delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W® Fresh Market, Grand Union, Family Fare®, Martin's Super Markets and Piggly Wiggly®. C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our communities.

Founded in 1918
Keene, New Hampshire, USA
6.7K employees (255 in marketing)
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Brand Manager, OurBrands

C&S Wholesale Grocers · Keene, NH