Sauer Brands, Inc.
Associate Brand Manager
Sauer Brands, Inc., Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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Overall Goal of the Associate Brand Manager Position:
Seeking a data-driven individual with a bias for action, to support marketing and product growth initiatives for Spice Business Unit.
Associate Brand Manager
Job Summary:
This position reports to the Brand Marketing Manager - Spice Business Unit supporting all aspects of the branded business including consumer advertising, promotions, shopper marketing, performance tracking, innovation support, data analytics support, market research, brand planning and execution, project management, and event marketing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the
Associate Brand Manager Position:
Brand Strategy and Management
Helps execute and optimize marketing campaignsAnalyzes industry, competition, and market trendsAnalyzes sales and performance data, preparing and presenting reports on brand performance and salesSupports strategic marketing plans and annual business planningSupports brand portfolio management and commercialization of new product launchesSupports tracking marketing spend against budget
Commercial Support
Partners with sales leads to plan and execute retailer-specific shopper marketingDevelops customer presentations in collaboration with sales leadsDevelops sales collateral (sell sheets, sample support, trend reports)Supports eCommerce business with copy, images, content needs
Event and Tradeshow Support
Attends and helps run tradeshows and marketing events, so some evenings and travel required
Performance Standards for the
Associate Brand Manager Position:
Business Key Performance Indicators
Operational Excellence - support in achieving the brands net sales goalsCore Market Focus - support growth in the brands core market shareDistinctive Brands - meets total spice gross margin measures and meet budgeted revenues
What you do and how you act
Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBIPersonal Effectiveness: meeting timeline and productivity requirements (quantity & quality of work)Personal Interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands
What We Are Looking For in an
Associate Brand Manager:
Personal Characteristics
Strategic and results-oriented personalityPassion for food and food cultureNo excuses mindset. Accountable, reliable, and dependable team player with positive attitudeOverall confidence in one's abilities and comfortable communicating the factsCharacter and Integrity - does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined approach, attention to details, and accountable for KPIsPersonal values that mesh with SBI values
Performance History
Excellent time and project management - proven track record of working on projects from concept to completion with ability to prioritize work and communicate progressDemonstrated ability to be an effective team player and build collaborative relationshipsDocumented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas
Strong quantitative skillsetsStrong business acumen and strategic mindsetAbility to analyze and apply data for metrics-driven resultsProficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT (Power BI, IRI/Nielsen, Inmar is a plus)Experience managing business operations and leveraging basic finance and accounting principlesAbility to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilitiesHighly organized and detail orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently, anticipate needs, plan for alternative scenarios, and make sound judgment decisionsComfortable leading and problem solving through ambiguityAbility to rollup sleeves and get things done with minimal directionComfortable holding team members accountable to deadlines and resultsTeam oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance or accountingMinimum 2-3 years of experience in brand management, consulting or finance
What Is In It For You?Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401KMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageVacation, Sick Days and HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementEmployee and DependentLife InsuranceVoluntary Disability InsuranceOther Voluntary Insurance OptionsSauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other details
Pay Type SalaryRequired Education Bachelor's Degree
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Overall Goal of the Associate Brand Manager Position:
Seeking a data-driven individual with a bias for action, to support marketing and product growth initiatives for Spice Business Unit.
Associate Brand Manager
Job Summary:
This position reports to the Brand Marketing Manager - Spice Business Unit supporting all aspects of the branded business including consumer advertising, promotions, shopper marketing, performance tracking, innovation support, data analytics support, market research, brand planning and execution, project management, and event marketing.
Key Duties and Responsibilities of the
Associate Brand Manager Position:
Brand Strategy and Management
Helps execute and optimize marketing campaignsAnalyzes industry, competition, and market trendsAnalyzes sales and performance data, preparing and presenting reports on brand performance and salesSupports strategic marketing plans and annual business planningSupports brand portfolio management and commercialization of new product launchesSupports tracking marketing spend against budget
Commercial Support
Partners with sales leads to plan and execute retailer-specific shopper marketingDevelops customer presentations in collaboration with sales leadsDevelops sales collateral (sell sheets, sample support, trend reports)Supports eCommerce business with copy, images, content needs
Event and Tradeshow Support
Attends and helps run tradeshows and marketing events, so some evenings and travel required
Performance Standards for the
Associate Brand Manager Position:
Business Key Performance Indicators
Operational Excellence - support in achieving the brands net sales goalsCore Market Focus - support growth in the brands core market shareDistinctive Brands - meets total spice gross margin measures and meet budgeted revenues
What you do and how you act
Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBIPersonal Effectiveness: meeting timeline and productivity requirements (quantity & quality of work)Personal Interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands
What We Are Looking For in an
Associate Brand Manager:
Personal Characteristics
Strategic and results-oriented personalityPassion for food and food cultureNo excuses mindset. Accountable, reliable, and dependable team player with positive attitudeOverall confidence in one's abilities and comfortable communicating the factsCharacter and Integrity - does the right thing even when no one is lookingDisciplined approach, attention to details, and accountable for KPIsPersonal values that mesh with SBI values
Performance History
Excellent time and project management - proven track record of working on projects from concept to completion with ability to prioritize work and communicate progressDemonstrated ability to be an effective team player and build collaborative relationshipsDocumented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilitiesStellar references based on contributions and performance
Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas
Strong quantitative skillsetsStrong business acumen and strategic mindsetAbility to analyze and apply data for metrics-driven resultsProficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PPT (Power BI, IRI/Nielsen, Inmar is a plus)Experience managing business operations and leveraging basic finance and accounting principlesAbility to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilitiesHighly organized and detail orientedExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently, anticipate needs, plan for alternative scenarios, and make sound judgment decisionsComfortable leading and problem solving through ambiguityAbility to rollup sleeves and get things done with minimal directionComfortable holding team members accountable to deadlines and resultsTeam oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance or accountingMinimum 2-3 years of experience in brand management, consulting or finance
What Is In It For You?Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:
401KMedical/Dental/Vision CoverageVacation, Sick Days and HolidaysFlexible Spending AccountsTuition ReimbursementEmployee and DependentLife InsuranceVoluntary Disability InsuranceOther Voluntary Insurance OptionsSauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Other details
Pay Type SalaryRequired Education Bachelor's Degree
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