VP, Brand & Marketing

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$210K/yr – $260K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive brand and growth leadership for Aspire Bakeries’ La Brea Bakery and Otis Spunkmeyer across Retail, Foodservice, QSR, and emerging channels.

  • Own multi-channel brand strategy and P&L-aligned growth initiatives.
  • Must-have: 15+ years of consumer- and customer-facing CPG/Food experience with proven revenue growth.
  • Standout: Cross-functional leadership in a matrixed organization and category-management experience with syndicated data.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead brand and marketing strategy for La Brea Bakery and Otis Spunkmeyer across Retail, Foodservice, QSR, and emerging channels.
  • Drive topline and P&L growth through brand marketing, customer marketing, and strategic innovation initiatives.
  • Develop and execute multi-year marketing and innovation roadmaps grounded in consumer, customer, and market insights.
  • Partner closely with Sales, R&D, Finance, and Operations to align growth strategies with commercial execution.
  • Establish best-in-class category management practices to drive growth with existing and new Retail customers.
  • Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing marketing and innovation organization, prioritizing talent development and succession.
  • Define and track KPIs to measure brand health, revenue growth, and return on marketing investment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field; Marketing preferred.
  • 15+ years of consumer- and customer-facing experience within CPG/Food, across Retail and/or Foodservice.
  • Proven track record of driving branded and/or customer-branded revenue growth.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives within a matrixed organization.
  • Strong business acumen with experience owning P&L outcomes delivering top line growth.
  • Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills, including decision-making with incomplete data.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level presentation skills.

Preferred

  • MBA or advanced business degree.
  • Experience scaling brands across multiple go-to-market models and channels.
  • Deep experience with category management and syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana).
  • Experience leveraging digital and AI-enabled tools to drive marketing effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
  • Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
  • Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
  • Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
  • Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
  • Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
  • Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
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Aspire Bakeries

3.4 Glassdoor

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from world class brands like La Brea Bakery, Otis Spunkmeyer, and Oakrun Farm Bakery.

Los Angeles, California, USA
1.1K employees (55 in marketing)
43% recommend to a friend
67% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
14.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.3%
Direct
51.1%
Referral
7.3%
Social
10%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.1K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
42 (4% of company)

Funding

Total Funding
$710K
Last Raise
$710K
Grant, 1 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2024
    Grant • $710K