Senior Manager, Brand Growth & Innovation

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $160K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive FIJI brand growth by leading 5-year brand planning, launches, and cross-functional innovation.

  • Own end-to-end brand strategy, launches, and go-to-market plans.
  • Must-have: 7+ years of brand management, innovation, or growth marketing in CPG.
  • Standout: Experience leading cross-functional teams and large-scale launches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the 5-year brand planning process, including calendar development, cross-functional alignment, and execution of integrated marketing plans
  • Develop and maintain compelling brand positioning and USPs, ensuring consistency across all campaigns, packaging, and consumer touchpoints
  • Provide strategic and creative direction to the internal creative agency and external partners to ensure high-impact, insight-led marketing programs
  • Identify and drive innovation opportunities across product, packaging, formats, and consumer occasions to accelerate brand growth
  • Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring on-time launches and strong market positioning
  • Explore adjacent category opportunities and new consumption occasions that extend brand relevance and unlock incremental revenue
  • Partner with Consumer Insights, R&D, and Sales to translate trends, white space, and consumer needs into actionable innovation pipelines
  • Support the development of test-and-learn pilots, limited launches, and new go-to-market models
  • Collaborate with Retail Sales, On-Premise, eCommerce, and Trade Marketing to develop customer-specific innovation and growth initiatives
  • Support development of market-specific launches and commercialization strategies

Requirements

  • 7+ years of brand management, innovation, or growth marketing experience within CPG, preferably food & beverage or premium consumer brands
  • Proven track record leading new product launches and commercialization initiatives
  • Strong innovation mindset with experience identifying and scaling new growth platforms
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with a data-driven approach to decision-making
  • Experience developing creative briefs and guiding integrated marketing campaigns
  • Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and building business cases
  • Leads, coaches, and develops team members, fostering a high-performance culture and building strong leadership capability across the organization
  • Collaborative leadership style aligned with a team-first culture
  • Outstanding communication and presentation skills; comfortable influencing senior stakeholders

Benefits

  • Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
  • Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
  • Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
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FIJI Water

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The FIJI® Water company is a luxury beverage company that began with the namesake FIJI Water brand and now also includes world-class premium wine brands, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery in Paso Robles, California and Landmark Vineyards in Kenwood, California. FIJI Water, a family-owned and operated company, is a leader in the premium beverage business with its exceptional brands sold in more than 50 countries. FIJI Water, known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouth-feel and unique mineral profile, is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. JUSTIN Vineyards established its reputation through its critically-acclaimed Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques. Landmark, a third-generation, family-owned-and-operated winery, is known for its outstanding Chardonnay wine sourced from the best grapes in California. For more information, please visit www.fijiwater.com, www.JUSTINwine.com, www.landmarkwine.com.

Founded in 2008
Los Angeles, California, USA
704 employees (34 in marketing)
82% recommend to a friend
92% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
177.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
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Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.4%
Direct
41.6%
Referral
6.1%
Social
2.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~704

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
22 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
4.9 years

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