Associate Brand Manager

fairlife; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave & adoption assistance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Learning & development programs

Wellness reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Employer HSA funding

Product samples

Job summary

fairlife, LLC in Chicago is seeking an Associate Brand Manager to grow marketing and general management skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture. You will support the execution of strategies for Core Power and Nutrition Plan brands within the fairlife portfolio.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage brand plans and budgets, analyze performance, and ensure consistent brand identity across channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in brand or product management preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy & Execution: manage performance measurement, analytics, and cross-functional reviews.
• Project Management: lead cross-functional teams (R&D, supply chain, operations) on key brand projects.
• Manage brand budgets, forecast marketing spend, and ensure timely payment of invoices.

Skills

Brand management

Analytics

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Nielsen/IRI data

Job description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great‑tasting, nutrition‑rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose‑free, real dairy products includes fairlife® ultra‑filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

Job Purpose

The Associate Brand Manager (ABM) will have the opportunity to grow and develop their marketing and general management skills in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial culture. This individual will support the execution of set strategies for the Core Power and Nutrition Plan brands within the fairlife portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy & Execution
  • Manage business and competitive performance measurement and analytics, and lead performance reviews with cross‑functional team.
  • Leverage syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen/IRI), research, and performance metrics to track brand health, draw conclusions and make informed recommendations.
  • Ensure consistency of brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity across consumer‑facing touchpoints (website, organic social, retailer media, etc.).
• Project Management
  • Lead multiple cross‑functional stakeholders (R&D, supply chain, operations, etc.) in development and execution of key brand projects, including packaging commercialization.
• Manage brand budgets, forecast marketing spend, and ensure timely payment of invoices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in brand or product management preferred.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Clear understanding of general marketing principles.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Can‑do attitude and adaptability.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one.
• Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance).
• Paid Time Off to recharge and support work‑life balance.
• Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000).
• Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support.
• 401(k) with up to 9% employer match.
• Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work‑life support.
• Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability.
• Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants).
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month).
• Learning & development programs.
• Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups.

Additional Information

Reports to: Senior Brand Manager.

Exempt status: exempt.

Base pay range: $75,000 – $90,000 USD.

fairlife, LLC is an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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. Selection decisions are based on job‑related factors. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company.