Brand Strategy Manager

Hopkins, MN (Unknown)

$93K/yr – $154K/yrSenior Level6+ years exp

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own the development of brand strategy and portfolio growth for the Asian Business Unit, leading brand equity, activations, and strategic partnerships while guiding cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.

  • Portfolio growth and strategic investment across the Asian Business Unit
  • Brand equity, activation, and go-to-market across multiple brands
  • Cross-functional leadership and external partnerships

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Strategy: Shape portfolio growth by identifying brand roles, whitespace opportunities, and strategic investment priorities across the Asian Business Unit.
  • Build Brand Equity: Help shape and strengthen brand strategies, positioning, and activation across a growing portfolio of Asian brands.
  • Bring Innovation to Life: Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure new products and innovations have the right brand fit, positioning, and go-to-market strategy.
  • Create Meaningful Experiences: Lead high-impact events, activations, and experiences that increase brand awareness, engagement, and cultural relevance.
  • Build Strategic Partnerships: Identify and develop partnerships with retailers, organizations, influencers, cultural groups, and other external partners that create meaningful business and brand opportunities.
  • Shape the Future: Contribute to annual and long-range brand planning, using consumer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities for growth.
  • Influence Across the Organization: Serve as a brand champion and strategic partner to cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (MBA preferred) and 6+ years of experience in brand marketing, strategy, partnerships or business development in CPG
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution.
  • Strong strategic thinking, communication, relationship-building, and project management skills.
  • Experience with brand activations, events, partnerships, sponsorships, or innovation launches.

Preferred

  • MBA preferred

Benefits

  • Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
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At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

Founded in 1952
Hopkins, Minnesota, USA
4.9K employees (226 in marketing)
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Salaries

Posted range

$93K/yr – $154K/yr

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Brand Strategy median pay in the United States

$147K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
226 (5% of company)
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Brand Strategy Manager

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