Senior Associate Brand Manager

at  Darigold Inc

Darigold is looking for a Senior Associate Brand Manager, who is a dynamic leader and growth-oriented brand marketer, to join our team in further establishing Darigold as a world-class brand. As a member of the Darigold Brand team, you will play a critical role in driving brand-building, portfolio management, and innovation strategies for our milk and coffee creamer portfolios. A successful candidate will be a strategic, data-led decision maker who is collaborative and highly capable of delivering results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

EXPERIENCE

Required

• 3 year(s): Progressive experience in brand management and/or marketing

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelors or better

Preferred

• Masters or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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• Brand Champion: Lead efforts to elevate the Darigold brand with consumers, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strategic Insights: Utilize consumer insights to develop and execute effective brand marketing and innovation strategies.
• Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies to drive awareness, conversion, and loyalty for the Darigold brand in the competitive value-added milk and coffee creamer space.
• Innovation: Lead innovation and portfolio optimization projects with key stakeholders.
• Performance Management: Analyze business performance metrics such as market share, volume, revenue trends, and competitive performance to optimize P&L and market growth.
• Marketing Mix: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and align on product features, pricing strategies, promotional plans, and financial performance goals.
• Market Research: Partner with internal and external consumer insights partners to conduct qualitative and quantitative research to drive informed decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess feasibility, commercialize innovations, and successfully launch new products.
• Customer Engagement: Develop compelling customer sell-stories to enhance omni-channel distribution and Darigold product performance.
• Strategic Planning: Support leadership in strategic planning initiatives.

• Leadership and Team Building: Be a positive and visible leader within the organization, fostering an inclusive, high-performing, and engaged team environment.

  What You Bring

• Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in brand management and/or marketing, preferably within the Food & Beverage or CPG industry.

• Strategic Acumen: Proven track record in executing strategic marketing initiatives, portfolio optimization, and new product development.
• Financial Management: Strong understanding of marketing and financial principles with experience in P&L management.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to drive results, effective leadership, and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Consumer Insights: Proficiency in consumer insights and primary research methodologies (e.g., concept testing, focus groups, home use testing).
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: An innovative problem solver with a growth-oriented mindset.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate strategies and insights effectively.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the growth and success of the Darigold brand nationally. Please, join us in our mission to delight consumers every day.