Associate Brand Manager

Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing

Reporting to the (Senior) Brand Manager, you will identify and evaluate key business issues and drivers; analyze and interpret market data to take advantage of opportunities and minimize adverse trends and identify data driven demand signals to generate business growth opportunities. You will be the project integrator responsible for leading cross functional teams in consumer insights, pricing, forecasting, promotion, finance, operations and sales to drive growth for the business, and guide brand management projects from idea to execution through the stage gate process. You will partner closely with your Development counterpart to ensure a clear vision for the future of the business(es)


What You'll Do:

·        Coordinate a variety of cross-functional teams for the business in order to deliver strategies and short and long term goals. Leverage data driven demand signals to generate business growth opportunities.

·        Assist in developing and executing the annual operating plan.

·        Lead ongoing fully competitive landscape assessment.

·        Play a meaningful role in the delivery of your brand’s P&L goals and the creation and delivery of the financials of your initiatives; lead ongoing gap solve opportunities that generate impactful financial result; lead risk & opportunity assessment

·        Demonstrate fluency of the consensus process, including impact of consumption performance trends.

·        Review all elements including pricing strategy, active sku management, category management / assortment optimization, and consumption performance trends


What You'll Bring:

·        Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 3 years of work / intern experience in brand marketing or related field

·        Background in Consumer Goods (CPG) is a plus

·        Experience identifying, building and delivering growth initiatives in the fast-moving consumer packaged goods industry.

·        Experience delivering initiatives that have been realized and contributed significant gains in the capture of market share, revenue and volume growth, and operational efficiencies

·        Ability to anticipate future business opportunities or problems and developing strategies that address them proactively

·        Experience working in matrix environments or Center of Excellence business models and can demonstrate aptitude for building productive, cross-functional teams that drive to specific medium- and long-range goals

 

Number of days in the office : 4

 

Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates.

At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

 

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Compensation: 

Pay Range:$79,000-$115,000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits:

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company:

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.