Brand Strategy Manager

Beaverton, OR (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand portfolio growth and profitability by leading marketing strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and NPD for Reser’s category brands.

  • Own the development and execution of annual marketing plans across assigned brands to drive topline, margin, and brand health.
  • Must-have: 7–10 years in Brand Marketing with CPG experience and Nielsen/IRI data proficiency.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership across sales, R&D, finance; strong NPD and 360-degree marketing capabilities.

Job Description

Drive brand portfolio growth and profitability by leading marketing strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and NPD for Reser’s category brands.

  • Own the development and execution of annual marketing plans across assigned brands to drive topline, margin, and brand health.
  • Leads lifecycle strategy for new and existing products with cross-functional collaboration (sales, R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, finance).
  • Leads regular analyses of brand performance, competition, category, and consumer insights to adjust plans.
  • Leads consumer insight gathering to evolve brand position and communications strategy.
  • Maintains understanding of internal brand metrics (sales, margin) and contributes to financial planning.
  • Manages portfolio through SKU rationalization, mix strategies, and margin optimization.
  • Evaluates product portfolio and opportunities for launches or improvements to sustain growth and relevance.
  • Develops strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining quality standards across products/categories.
  • Drives cross-functional collaboration with Sales and Trade Marketing to implement programs.
  • Engages in ongoing market analysis to identify opportunities and inform strategy.

Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience in Brand Marketing; CPG experience preferred.
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA preferred.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical skills with ability to synthesize data into actionable recommendations.
  • Leadership to motivate and manage cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
  • Understanding of consumer insights and ability to translate research into marketing strategies.
  • Creative and conceptual thinking to set vision and identify opportunities.
  • Broad marketing fundamentals with a 360-degree perspective.
  • NPD development and launch experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365; Nielsen or IRI experience required.
  • Ability to take initiative and work autonomously or in a team.

Nice To Have

  • MBA is preferred.

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.
  • Reser’s offers choices to recognize diverse and changing employee needs.
  • Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, PTO, holidays, and voluntary options (link).
  • Strive to be Employer of Choice with a culture of belonging and ongoing employee development.
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Reser's Fine Foods

3.4 Glassdoor

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves. For a current list of all openings visit us at https://www.resers.com/about-us/careers/

Founded in 1950
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
1.4K employees (98 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
76% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
216.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$270
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.9%
Direct
50.9%
Referral
22.1%
Social
1.6%
Paid
0.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
70 (5% of company)
Median Career Experience
19.5 years
Median Tenure
6.7 years