Associate Brand Manager at PetSmart Kenaston

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Brand Management, Category Insights, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Product Development, Customer Research, Analytical Skills, Project Management, Trend Analysis, Customer Empathy, Proactive Thinking, Communication Skills, Time Management, Innovation, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Merchandising

Industry

Retail

Description

About the Team It's no surprise people are passionate about the health and happiness of their pet and our Merchandising (buying) team is no different. When it comes to the products and solutions in our stores, our incredible teams of merchandising associates have everything covered – from head to tail! From keeping up with the top trends to developing new, innovative solutions, our buyers help ensure every pet parent can find exactly what their pet needs at PetSmart. Join our team and show your love for pets by creating products as special as pets themselves! About the Job Associate Brand Manager Job Summary The Associate Brand Manager is responsible for managing the execution of strategy for assigned Proprietary Brands and categories. Core responsibilities are day to day execution of brand strategy and commercialization to ensure assigned brands meet sales and margin goals. The Associate Brand Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sourcing, Process Management, Quality, Merchandising and Marketing to create the best Brand experiences for our customers. The Associate Brand Manager reports to the Sr. Brand Manager for Proprietary Brands. Job Responsibilities Develop deep category insights for the brand and competition, create stories and identify opportunity areas for the brands. Lead cross functional teams, including collaboration with Buying and MPA teams and manage project timelines and key Product Development and Design partners. Manage product concept development to create the innovation pipeline and ensure the brand guard rails and brand strategies are being followed. Initiate Product Claim development to create a pipeline of new products that initiate trial and relevancy. Continuously monitor customer and passionate intelligence to identify trends and hot topics that could impact the business. Using Customer Research, Insights Analytics: Leverage customer and transactional analyses to better plan and develop initiatives. Analyze consumer research and business metrics to identify and recommend initiatives, as well as gauge effectiveness of previous strategies. Possess a passion for identifying key research insights and turning them into compelling customer propositions that initiate customer loyalty and profitability. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience in Retail, preferably in Merchandising, Private Brands or Product Development. A data mindset with experience in category management and ability to leverage analysis to make business recommendations. Deep analytical skills, leveraging both in-house and 3rd party data sources to support recommendations. Translates customer needs into business strategies and initiatives. Ability to multi-task and prioritize with a high sense of urgency. Ability to manage deadlines and milestones across multiple simultaneous projects. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work with internal resources and external stakeholders to develop strategies that meet department goals within budget and established timelines. Have a passion for brands, customer empathy, and excitement about new products. Proactive thinker and doer, anticipates issues before they arise, has great pride of ownership to see projects through end to end. Must be comfortable in a fluid and evolving organization without losing momentum or focus on key business goals. Good listening skills and ability to be effective in working with all levels of the organization. Position may require some travel (up to 25%). About the Culture At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position. Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including: Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work! On-site Dog Park “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options On-site coffee bar “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid) Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/ Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/ Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/ If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

Responsibilities

The Associate Brand Manager is responsible for managing the execution of strategy for assigned Proprietary Brands and categories. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure brands meet sales and margin goals.