H-E-B
Associate Own Brand Manager - Grocery
H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Responsibilities
Creating an emotional link between the products we make, and our customers is the work of our H-E-B Own Brand Team. Own Brand Managers are true brand champions and are responsible for development and growth of our brands across their respective business areas.
As an Associate Own Brand Manager, you'll collaboratively develop brand strategies within your business areas, manage new product development, create launch plans, and oversee product lifecycle (marketing) of products for an entry-level to moderate-sized portfolio of business areas with some oversight.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to work as part of a team?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... aptitude to analyze new products to build the business?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to manage idea-to-shelf initiatives?
We are looking for:- a related degree and 1+ years of industry experience
What is the work?Management / Strategy:with minimal guidance.- Contributes to developing Own Brand (OB) strategies; promotes brand growth, expansion via brand plans; uses various data to drive volume and profitability- Develops ability to use a variety of data to drive volume / profitability- Participates in development of business3-/5-year plans grounded in consumer insights and financial data- Evaluates financial health / performance of the business area; provides recommendations- Contributes to develop business analyses and insights that fuel innovative ideas; gains alignment on / initiates a customer- and insight-driven innovation pipeline to deliver strategic objectives- Communicates goals and objectives of OB branding strategies; provides guidelines for OB package design and marketing materials- Ensures integrity of product development process- Collaboratively executes creation / maintenance of brand presence across our digital channels- Manages business / data integrity for assigned businesses
Project Management:- Leads product lifecycle from start to finish; manages product development projects through development and validation processes to maximize speed to market with accuracy- Collaboratively defines project scope; creates long- / short-term plans; sets targets for milestones; adheres to deadlines; motivates stakeholders to manage timelines; allocates resources; problem-solves to address delays, emergencies, and other issues- Manages multiple, concurrent projects in various development phases; meets / exceeds budget and scheduling goals- Engages with Legal to implement risk assessment, trademarks, OB agreements, licensing, trade dress, etc.- Submits design brief; reviews / approves all packaging design and label artwork- Collaborates cross-functionally (eComm, Advertising, Supply Chain / Procurement) to ensure launch readiness- Engages with Customer Insight Center (CIC) to ensure customer needs and expectations are met- Hosts project meetings at least once a week / bi-weekly with team and managers; coordinates with vendors / suppliers as needed- Participates in quality assurance (QA) process
What is your background?- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience- 1+ years of industry experience- Experience in business / brand management
Do you have what it takes to be an H-E-B Associate OB Manager?- Proficiency in MS Office- Project management and time-management skills- Verbal / written communication skills- Ability to manage / shift focus between multiple, concurrent priorities and projects while staying flexible and cool under pressure; attention to detail- Ability to work as part of a team- Ability to make key decisions daily, with some guidance- Ability to demonstrate initiative and willingness to take risks
Can you...- Function in a fast -paced, retail, office environment- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
02-2023
Creating an emotional link between the products we make, and our customers is the work of our H-E-B Own Brand Team. Own Brand Managers are true brand champions and are responsible for development and growth of our brands across their respective business areas.
As an Associate Own Brand Manager, you'll collaboratively develop brand strategies within your business areas, manage new product development, create launch plans, and oversee product lifecycle (marketing) of products for an entry-level to moderate-sized portfolio of business areas with some oversight.
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources-People-drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.
Do you have a:HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to work as part of a team?HEAD FOR BUSINESS... aptitude to analyze new products to build the business?PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to manage idea-to-shelf initiatives?
We are looking for:- a related degree and 1+ years of industry experience
What is the work?Management / Strategy:with minimal guidance.- Contributes to developing Own Brand (OB) strategies; promotes brand growth, expansion via brand plans; uses various data to drive volume and profitability- Develops ability to use a variety of data to drive volume / profitability- Participates in development of business3-/5-year plans grounded in consumer insights and financial data- Evaluates financial health / performance of the business area; provides recommendations- Contributes to develop business analyses and insights that fuel innovative ideas; gains alignment on / initiates a customer- and insight-driven innovation pipeline to deliver strategic objectives- Communicates goals and objectives of OB branding strategies; provides guidelines for OB package design and marketing materials- Ensures integrity of product development process- Collaboratively executes creation / maintenance of brand presence across our digital channels- Manages business / data integrity for assigned businesses
Project Management:- Leads product lifecycle from start to finish; manages product development projects through development and validation processes to maximize speed to market with accuracy- Collaboratively defines project scope; creates long- / short-term plans; sets targets for milestones; adheres to deadlines; motivates stakeholders to manage timelines; allocates resources; problem-solves to address delays, emergencies, and other issues- Manages multiple, concurrent projects in various development phases; meets / exceeds budget and scheduling goals- Engages with Legal to implement risk assessment, trademarks, OB agreements, licensing, trade dress, etc.- Submits design brief; reviews / approves all packaging design and label artwork- Collaborates cross-functionally (eComm, Advertising, Supply Chain / Procurement) to ensure launch readiness- Engages with Customer Insight Center (CIC) to ensure customer needs and expectations are met- Hosts project meetings at least once a week / bi-weekly with team and managers; coordinates with vendors / suppliers as needed- Participates in quality assurance (QA) process
What is your background?- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience- 1+ years of industry experience- Experience in business / brand management
Do you have what it takes to be an H-E-B Associate OB Manager?- Proficiency in MS Office- Project management and time-management skills- Verbal / written communication skills- Ability to manage / shift focus between multiple, concurrent priorities and projects while staying flexible and cool under pressure; attention to detail- Ability to work as part of a team- Ability to make key decisions daily, with some guidance- Ability to demonstrate initiative and willingness to take risks
Can you...- Function in a fast -paced, retail, office environment- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
02-2023