Senior Brand Manager

14 Feb 2025

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Role Title: Senior Brand Manager

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 months, possibility for extension/hire

Location:

NYC - Hybrid Remote - onsite for select meetings

Role Description: Leadership:
  • Be the portfolio's #1 cheerleader, driving excitement and energy to support the brands
  • Always explore and create new possibilities and get excited about testing-and-learning different models and approaches on these brands
  • Be inspired and inspiring about what we do - understanding consumers and building brands for the future.
  • Sweat execution is key - PowerPoint slides and concepts alone do not make their way to the consumer
  • Maintain positive outlook amidst challenges and effectively problem-solve and make decisions
  • Be performance motivatedStrategy:
  • Have a vision for this portfolio, understanding what its role is and where it can go within the broader Beer category
  • Have experience with shaping brand architecture and portfolio management
  • Previous experience developing brand strategy and MBP (Marketing Business Plans)
  • Ability to clearly define a brand's role, positioning, purpose, and consumer target
  • Thorough understanding of all data inputs, demonstrating an ability to triangulate that into simple, clear, and effective actions.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects effectively, prioritize and drive to actionCreative:
  • Experience in developing effective creative communications and programs (ATL + BTL) across brand platforms.
  • Demonstrate consumer insight and achieve creative excellence and effective marketing programsMedia:
  • Experience managing media budgets; always curious about finding new ways to connect in-culture and drive high return on investmentCommercial:
  • Strong commercial skill with ability to enroll and motivate regional commercial/customer partners
  • Experience leading the analysis of business results, highlighting clear implications and recommendations
  • Have a passion for the commercial side of the business - understanding motivations for the trade and staying up-to-date on drinks culture.Manage People for Success:
  • Highly-skilled relationship builder and influencer
  • Effectively motivate and lead junior teammates and cross-functional teammates to produce exceptional work

Requirements:
  • Undergraduate Business or Communications Degree
  • 5-8 years in a brand management role, ideally within large CPG organizations
  • Previous experience within beverage alcohol or similar highly regulated industry
  • Experience working directly with - or at - communications agencies an asset
  • Experience managing, mentoring and developing team members
  • Required Skills (Need years of experience listed for each):
  • BRAND MANAGEMENT
  • BUDGETS
  • MARKETING
  • BUSINESS PLANS
  • STRATEGY PLANNING