US Brand Manager

Sterling, IL (On-site)

$95K/yr – $105K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Own brand direction and creative execution with cross functional alignment across regional and global teams, focusing on cohesive messaging, asset quality, and multi channel campaigns.

  • Own brand strategy and creative direction across digital, social, retail, eCommerce, and experiential channels.
  • Shape messaging and assets to differentiate the brand in the US through global standards and local localization.
  • Lead a creative team, set expectations, and manage performance with budget awareness.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of brand strategies aligned to regional and global objectives.
  • Translate brand positioning, campaign goals, and product strategies into compelling creative direction.
  • Ensure all marketing communications adhere to Global Brand standards and brand voice, while localizing for maximum effectiveness.
  • Champion brand consistency and excellence across all consumer touchpoints Integrated Campaign Development.
  • Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, retail, print, eCommerce, and experiential channels.
  • Partner with global, digital marketing, sales, product, media and agency teams to deliver end-to-end campaign execution.
  • Oversee development of messaging, copy, and visual assets that differentiate the brand in the US market.
  • Support photoshoot planning, creative direction, and post-production review.
  • Lead, develop, and coach creative team members to deliver high-quality work.
  • Set clear expectations, provide continuous feedback, and manage performance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Design, Communications, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in brand, marketing, leadership, or creative roles.
  • 2+ years of experience managing and developing teams.
  • Strong knowledge of brand management, creative development, and 360° marketing campaigns.
  • Proven ability to provide clear creative direction and feedback.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project scope
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office tools
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Benefits

  • Low-cost BCBSIL medical, dental, and vision plans
  • A generous company-matched 401(k) and profit sharing
  • Tuition support to fuel your learning
  • Paid holidays and a vibrant, casual work environment
  • A legacy of quality and innovation.
  • A team that values your expertise and ideas.
  • Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
  • A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.
  • Opportunities to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.
  • A culture built on respect, precision, and progress.
Wahl Clipper Corporation logo

Wahl Clipper Corporation

3.6 Glassdoor

Wahl Clipper is the world leader in the manufacture and distribution of professional and consumer clippers, trimmers, shavers, and personal care devices. Wahl employs 3,500+ employees worldwide and our products are sold in more than 165 countries. At Wahl, we are proud of our heritage of excellence as well as our remarkable list of ground-breaking innovations for the present and future for the global market.“Design, manufacture, and market high-quality hair clipping and personal care products as a world leader in professional, consumer and animal markets”

Founded in 1919
Sterling, Illinois, USA
1.3K employees (153 in marketing)
66% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
316.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$2.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.7%
Direct
36.6%
Referral
5.5%
Social
3.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
92 (7% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
5 years

Recent News