Brand Manager, Black Forest

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

In this role, the Brand Manager translates brand positioning and strategies into an actionable go-to-market approach across U.S. market. The Brand Manager is actively engaged and participates in several important business processes, e.g. Integrated Business Planning, annual brand plan development, portfolio simplification, and long-term innovation pipeline development. This role is responsible for both short-term and long-term business planning across base business and innovation and will have P&L accountability to deliver brand growth objectives with focus on both top and bottom line. Role reports to Vice President, Global Brands.

The Brand Manager will be a leader within our Ferrara One Community - and will help lead our culture - living and driving our Core Values of Collaboration, Excellence, Imagination, Respect, and Responsibility.

Ways you will make a difference

• Support the translation of brand positioning and strategies into an actionable go-to-market approach
• Lead communication and equity development to drive unique, premium brand positioning in the market, with consideration of a multi-funnel, omni-channel approach
• Lead Brand Marketing projects with commercial implications (e.g., innovation, renovation, price/pack architecture)
• Support cross functional collaboration across key internal stakeholders (e.g., Brand Marketing, Growth / Innovation, Marketing Services, and Finance) to drive brand strategy and deliver on brand growth goals
• Lead portfolio management initiatives, ensuring portfolio is both productive and represents premium brand positioning
• Pursue continuous enhancement of product quality that strengthens our brand equity and extends the gap vs. key competitors
• Drives development of long-term innovation pipeline
• Own Profit & Loss responsibility for portfolio, managing to both topline and bottom-line brand goals

Skills that will make you successful

• Acting like an owner with drive for results
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Strong attention to detail with focus on planning and organizing
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects at one time
• Financial acumen
• Problem-solving and possibility mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills demonstrating clarity, simplicity, and flexibility by audience
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive simplicity with complex portfolio

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years experience
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $114,450 - $160,230 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago