Senior Associate Brand Manager

New Jersey, USA (On-site)

$118K/yr – $158K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end brand marketing planning and budget oversight with cross-functional execution across packaging, labeling, e-commerce, and promotions in a regulated consumer‑healthcare setting.

  • Brand planning and budget management: set objectives, track P&L and production forecasts, and ensure timely activation of campaigns and promotions.
  • Creative development and measurement: partner with internal/agency teams on creative work and post‑analysis to extract best practices.
  • Market insights and cross‑functional influence: analyze competitive landscape and regulatory contexts to generate growth ideas and inform planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • In line with brand strategy, establishes objectives for marketing activity/consumer promotions (FSIs, IRCs, Shopper Marketing...) and leads execution, achieving on-time implementation of key tactics.
  • Works with Internal Partners/third party agencies on creative development and post-analysis to identify best practices.
  • Analyzes the business and competitive environment, using data and sound judgement to make recommendations for ways to better meet short and long-term business goals, as well as identify insights that can lead to new business building ideas.
  • Leads weekly/monthly state-of-the-business tracking and reporting and manages communication to Management and cross-functional Teams.
  • Works in partnership with Finance and Product Supply to assist in the monthly management of brand P&Ls and production forecasts to support base business and new product initiatives Responsible for marketing budget management.
  • Supports the Team in developing annual marketing plans that will enable the brands to meet their volume targets, share targets and overall business objectives.
  • Works as the brand lead for packaging/labeling and website maintenance and provides support for e-commerce activities in line with brand objectives and marketing plans.
  • Assists in the development of market research projects by identifying information gaps and working with the Marketing Team and MRD manager to recommend and execute plans to fill the information voids.
  • Serves as marketing project lead for product renovations including channel specific products, labeling changes, graphics updates, cost savings projects and the execution of updated package graphics.
  • Gains a strong understanding of the medical, regulatory, legal, manufacturing and retail environments for the brands as they relate to key brand initiatives. Builds relationships with key contacts in each of these areas.

Requirements

  • BS/BA degree
  • Financial and Operational Acumen: financial management skills to critically and objectively assess programs/investments vs results. Ability to streamline operational processes and drive efficiency through use of technology. Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Analytical Acumen: Superior analytical ability, assessing different models and related outputs. Experience with business forecasting. Proven ability to assess and react to complex data points, distilling information down to actionable insights.
  • Marketing Brand Building: Excellent communication skills required. Ability to engage in positive/productive debate with the leaders of key internal constituent groups. Ability to collaborate and influence key stakeholders. Strong project management skills, including identifying key milestones and delivering against deadlines.

Preferred

  • MBA with 2 years of experience in a similar or related role, ideally in a CPG/healthcare environment or BS/BA with 4 years of experience in a similar or related role, ideally in a CPG/healthcare environment

Benefits

  • health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
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