Senior Brand Manager CPG

Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own brand growth and portfolio expansion by spotting opportunities, driving product development, and delivering market-ready execution through cross-functional leadership.

  • Growth ownership: expand brands, launch new products, and optimize profitability through end-to-end portfolio management.
  • Market & field leadership: validate execution at points of sale and collaborate with sales to drive share gains.
  • Strategic development: shape annual plans, trade marketing activations, and monitor KPIs across brand P&L.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead Real Growth — You’ll take leading brands and grow them even further. You’ll spot opportunities others miss and expand the portfolio with new products and categories.
  • Make Strategic Brand Decisions — You’ll work across pricing, promotions, and commercial strategy. You’ll analyze market data and act with speed, working directly with leadership.
  • Drive Product Development & Innovation — You’ll launch new products from concept to shelf, leading packaging development that stands out and clearly differentiates from the competition.
  • Get Out in the Market — You’ll be in the field regularly, working hand-in-hand with the sales team and validating real execution at the point of sale.
  • Find New Opportunities — You’ll evaluate new brands for exclusive distribution and travel to the U.S. and Europe to identify future growth opportunities for the company.
  • Develop and execute annual strategic plans by brand and category
  • Drive growth in sales, market share, and profitability
  • Manage end-to-end product development: formulation, packaging, costing, and pricing
  • Lead trade marketing activations: POP materials, displays, tastings, and in-store promotions
  • Monitor brand KPIs: market share, volume, campaign ROI, and brand P&L

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field (MBA highly desirable)
  • Minimum 8 years of CPG marketing experience, with at least 4 in brand management
  • Proven experience in product development, portfolio management, and trade marketing
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Power BI
  • Knowledge of data tools: IRI, Nielsen, or similar platforms
  • Familiarity with AI tools
  • Full proficiency in English and Spanish — written and verbal
  • Experience in export markets (Caribbean, U.S., or Latin America) preferred

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Matosantos Commercial

Matosantos Group is a consumer brand development and distribution company doing business in over 16 countries.Established since 1940, Matosantos Group has leading consumer brands in the Frozen Fruits, Disposable Tableware and Protein categories.Matosantos manufactures 67% of the products it markets. The company has direct relationship with the major Global, National retailers and Wholesalers. We have distribution centers in the US and Puerto Rico to efficiently service our customer needs.

Founded in 1940
Vega, Minnesota, USA
77 employees (9 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~76

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
9 (12% of company)