Sr. Associate Brand Manager

Basic Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, the Sr. Associate Manager, Brand supports the innovation, marketing efforts, and business analysis for all products contained under an assigned brand. This includes initiatives associated with growing current brand recognition, inclusive of consumption analyses and promotion/advertising strategy assistance. Additionally, the candidate will support new product commercialization processes including cross functional team leadership and strategy execution.

The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the healthy food categories with tremendous potential for growth. This is a perfect opportunity for a marketer that is passionate about brands and wants to work in a nimble, entrepreneurial environment and make a big impact in our growth agenda.

Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads project management functions for innovation and commercialization of assigned brand for new product initiatives, working with R&D, Packaging Design and Operations inclusive of developing detailed timelines and manufacturing forecasts with input from Sales, Operations and Finance.
• Leading the S&OP forecast with input from Sales, Operations and Finance.
• Project management lead on key growth driving & margin enhancement projects.
• Identifies key business drivers and opportunities based on competitive/category trends, track & report on business results using syndicated data, and provide forecasting support for financial & strategy planning.
• Advises on the development and timely execution of Brand Plans/ leading agencies (PR, Digital, and Consumer Promotions) to develop highly creative and cost-efficient campaigns.
• Manages Brand Budget and reporting
• Assists with other projects, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum three years’ experience in a consumer-packaged goods marketing, marketing analytics or project management role or related capacity

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent.
• Experience with leading a cross functional team projects
• Experience with AC Nielsen or IRI preferred
• Experience analyzing data & translating to recommendations
• Ability to monitor budgets and report on P/L activity associated with assigned marketing initiatives
• Excellent creative instincts and comfort with visual design
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high paced, entrepreneurial work environment and meet business driven deadlines
• Strong bias for action. Acts like an owner and can run independently.
• Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing) effectively.
• Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Preferred knowledge & experience in the Food/Bev Consumer Product Goods Industry

Compensation and Benefits:

• $103,000 -$125,000 (commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talent@hain.com or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled