Brand Strategy Manager

Hopkins, MN (On-site)

$93K/yr – $154K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the brand strategy and portfolio growth across the Asian Business Unit, guiding brand equity, partnerships, and go-to-market planning while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative activations.

  • Shape portfolio growth and brand strategy for Asian brands.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives from strategy through execution and activation.
  • Drive partnerships, events, and innovative go-to-market programs.

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.

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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Schwan's Company

As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'STM and TONY'STM pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.

Founded in 1952
Marshall, Minnesota, USA
4.8K employees (277 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$93K/yr – $154K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Brand Strategy median pay in the United States

$147K/yr

Most pay falls between $107K and $185K. Based on 406 salaries.

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Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 7 years ago

Funding History

  • May 2019
    Private Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
53.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.3%
Direct
39.6%
Referral
5.6%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~4.8K

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Brand Strategy Manager

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