OverviewThe Associate Brand Manager supports the Brand Director in the development of the annual business strategy and marketing communications. They will play a meaningful role in the delivery of brand P&L goals. This individual will positively influence cross-functional partners to support innovation and brand building activities. This role will contribute to the creative development of exciting new brands and marketing communications.Responsibilities Organizes regular updates with International markets (conference calls, emails, weekly updates) and communicate key decisions and assignmentsCommunicates and coordinates with various departments (Marketing, Forecasting & Planning, Purchasing, R&D, and web marketing etc.) to complete projects.Assist in development, implementation and management of Country and Category Marketing Plans (including brand positioning, pricing, promotion and advertising) for new and existing products.Helps in the implementation of Marketing Plans (including promotion and advertising) for new and existing productsHelp with the Social Media engagement of the market (including promotion, giveaways, content creation, and brand positioning)Develop a market strategy through data analysis, market needs, and company initiatives with the Market Web Site (including strategies for online engagement, brand positioning, promotions, website analytics, advertising, and overall customer journey satisfaction)Coordinate monthly/weekly meetings with various departmentsAssist the market with Product Project Plans and calendars for approved product conceptsWorks with the market to create Product Project Plans for new products, restaged products and discontinued products. Presents for review and approval.Reviews and gets approval for annual forecasts & pricing.Reviews artwork for consistency of brand and product messaging and routes artwork for approval.Provides or helps develop messaging for products and product categories.Works with purchasing, R&D, and the international markets to complete product registration requirements.Manages and reduces potential scrap costs resulting from product, packaging and formula changes.Organizes and manages cross-functional project teams for assigned countries/categories for product development, consumer research, manufacturing, forecasting & purchasing, quality, inventory management, distribution, sales and marketing.Qualifications Two (2) or more years previous experience in Product Management or equivalent.Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or equivalent.Detailed work and organizational skills.Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.Ability to work independently and follow through on projects.Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive areas.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work under stress.Strong creativity skills.Ability to analyze data.Word processing and spreadsheet skills.Skills with PowerBI and SQL, while not required, are strongly recommended.General business skills.Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy.Sit with intermittent walking.Manual dexterity for such duties as stapling, collating, sorting, filing, typing, writing, etc.Communicate (hearing & speech) with individuals in person and by telephone in a tactful and courteous manner.Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.Good math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).Strong customer relation skills for conflict situations.Competencies Self-motivation and sense of ownership and accountability.Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.Ability to work independently and professionally.Good written and verbal communication skills.Detailed work and organizational skills.Ability to work under stress.Benefits Excellent compensation – in addition to a competitive wage, we offer comprehensive benefits for our full-time employees that include all you would expect plus some remarkable surprises, such as a longevity bonus. Right here on-site, we provide a fitness center, free concierge service, and an employee restaurant.#J-18808-Ljbffr