Brand Mktg & Activation Assoc Manager_Simply

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$94K/yr – $156K/yrManagerFull time

Posted 4 days ago

Job Summary

Own the Simply marketing strategy from annual planning through execution, leading cross-functional taskforces, guiding portfolio renovations, and driving consumer engagement and performance insights.

  • Own and drive the annual strategic marketing plans and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Lead and coordinate taskforces for portfolio renovations and in-store activation.
  • Analyze performance and trends to inform strategic recommendations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help build the annual strategic marketing plans for Simply (AOP, Growth Summit and BGS processes)
  • Collaborate with Innovation and cross-functional partners to bring incremental innovation to market
  • Help identify whitespace opportunities for Simply channel expansion to drive incremental growth
  • Lead cross-functional partners in recurring taskforce to flawlessly execute portfolio renovation
  • Represent Simply in additional taskforces to execute Simply BPs
  • Support agency coordination in development of strategy, communication, creative, PR, activation, engagement, and media planning for 2028 comms.
  • Lead Simply consumer engagement and activation plans, serving as the primary point of contact to creative agency, sales, and external partners to ensure alignment and flawless execution of in-store displays. This includes developing the program’s design briefs, leading review of POS/display creative, as well as leading Playbook updates/field communications and managing the program through taskforce.
  • Analyze business performance and consumer trends to develop strategic recommendations
  • Manage day-to-day marketing and business aspects for Simply to ensure BU hits Ticket, Net Sales, and Profit targets
  • Act as main point of contact for GBS partner to perform ad hoc problem solving, consumer trend and business analysis, and competitive monitoring for overall MP sub-category

Requirements

  • Self-starter who acts as an owner and has a bias for execution
  • Leverages foresight to understand and anticipate future business trends & opportunities
  • Proven ability to collaborate, partner and motivate cross-functional partners
  • Creative thinking and resourcefulness – ability to make a large impact with limited resources
  • A passion for understanding the consumer and translating that knowledge to impactful programs and executions
  • Strong strategic thinker with an ability to turn strategies into actionable plans that drive future business growth
  • Excellent at managing short term goals with long-term priorities for the business
  • Extremely organized with excellent multitasking, project management, and prioritization skills
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort in Circana
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to drive clarity and tell a story using data

Benefits

  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
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$94K/yr – $156K/yr

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$4B
Last Raise
$4B
Post IPO Equity, 7 months ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2025
    Post IPO Equity • $4B
  • Jun 2024
    Grant • $18K

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46.5%
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Brand Mktg & Activation Assoc Manager_Simply

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