Marketing Brand Manager, Innovation

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$110K/yr – $130K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the innovation portfolio from concept to market, translating consumer insights into brand programs while coordinating cross-functional launches and budget/P&L management to deliver commercially impactful, culture-forward beverages.

  • Cross-functional Launch Ownership: drive roadmaps, integrated launch plans, and campaigns for new products and brands.
  • Insigth-to-Strategy: convert consumer/category insights into actionable brand strategies and innovation platforms.
  • Advocacy and Governance: act as brand voice internally and in retailer/partner meetings, while managing budgets and P&L to protect the portfolio.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Help develop and execute long-term innovation roadmaps, from early-stage concepts through product launch
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to bring new products and brands to market through integrated launch plans and campaigns
  • Analyze consumer insights, category trends, and cultural shifts to identify opportunities for growth and innovation
  • Translate insights into actionable brand strategies, marketing programs, and innovation platforms
  • Lead and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver commercially successful and culturally relevant programs
  • Serve as a voice and advocate for the brands across the organization
  • Represent innovation brands in retailer, distributor, and partner meetings
  • Manage brand budgets, forecasting, and P&L responsibilities
  • Champion both the innovation portfolio and the broader Pabst business
  • Take on new challenges as needed; because at Pabst, no project is ever too big or too small

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in brand management, product marketing, innovation, event marketing, or project management
  • Beverage alcohol experience required; RTD or spirits experience strongly preferred
  • Experience launching new products, brands, or platforms is highly valued
  • A genuine passion for beverage culture, consumer behavior, and emerging trends
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire, influence, and build alignment across teams
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • A proactive mindset and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking
  • Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and P&Ls
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
  • A positive attitude, entrepreneurial mindset, and desire to build something meaningful
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with syndicated data tools (Nielsen, Circana, Margin Minder, etc.) preferred
  • Experience with Smartsheet is a plus

Preferred

  • Experience with Smartsheet is a plus

Benefits

  • Flexibility Work that fits your life – unlimited vacation, 9 sick days, 10 company holidays, and 2 paid volunteer days.
  • Great Benefits Comprehensive healthcare plans, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
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Pabst Brewing Company

TREASURED PORTFOLIO OF ICONIC AMERICAN BRANDS.We respect our past while always looking towards the future, creating enduring American brands and stories that connect all generations. Our brands are focused on making a contribution to culture, fostering authentic community connections, and offering people great drinks for all occasions.Pabst's portfolio includes iconic brands with deep ties to America's heritage, such as its flagship Pabst Blue Ribbon, Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails, and others such as Lone Star, Rainier, Schlitz, Old Style, National Bohemian, Stag, Stroh's, and Old Milwaukee. Our company, our people, and our brands are committed to making a positive impact and connecting communities across the country. With tenacity, grit, and constant exploration, we embrace change to leave a positive mark on the world - through our brands and everyone we touch. Our ultimate vision is a world in which every social experience fuels a better future.

San Antonio, Texas, USA
390 employees (40 in marketing)

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