Associate Brand Manager

Constellation Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Constellation Brands is seeking an Associate Brand Manager in Chicago to help deliver volume, profit, and share targets through brand strategies and cross-functional leadership. You will work closely with Brand Management, Consumer Insights, and field teams to execute national and local campaigns and optimize brand performance.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in CPG or related industries, strong communication, financial acumen, and experience managing agency partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Management.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in the CPG or related industry.
• Exceptional organization and project management skills.
• Strong writing, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated skill in leading strong cross-functional teams; experience managing agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing short- and long-term marketing objectives and strategies.
• Assist Brand Manager and Consumer Insights Team in refining brand positioning and consumer targets.
• Assist in developing and executing integrated all-in programs with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in creative development and support execution of national and local advertising campaigns across channels.
• Lead cross-functional brand analysis and monitor performance against goals.
• Lead cross-functional brand marketing, including social strategy and content with agency partners.
• Assist in developing media plans and promotions at national and regional levels.
• Collaborate with Retail/Trade Marketing on brand promotions at retail.
• Identify and develop event marketing programming with Lifestyle & Experiential Marketing.

Skills

Strong writing and verbalcommunication

Strong data analytics and storytelling

Strong commercial and financial acumen

Experience leading cross-functional团队

Experience managing agency partners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Management

Job description

Position Summary

The Associate Brand Manager is responsible for assisting in delivering specified business targets (volume, profit, share) through the development and execution of all brand strategies and plans, leading to profitable growth of the Constellation Brands Beer Division portfolio. As a cross-functional team leader, the Associate Brand Manager works effectively across disciplines and develops and sustains strong and productive relationships with external partners to execute brand strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of short and long-term marketing objectives and strategies.
• Assist Brand Manager and Consumer Insights Team in the fine tuning of brand positioning and consumer targets.
• Assist Brand Manager and relevant cross-functional teams in developing and executing integrated all-in programs.
• Participate in the creative development process and support execution of all national and local advertising campaigns across all channels.
• Lead, alongside other ABMs peers, brand business analysis, using internal and external data sources to continuously monitor business and brand health performance to ensure brand is tracking against goals.
• Lead Beer Brand Family organic social strategy and implementation, working alongside agency of record to deliver digital-first content in support of our brand & sub-brand programming.
• Leverage business analysis to recommend tactics and plan optimizations to reverse or support trends identified.
• Assist Brand Manager and Media Planning Team in the development of all media plans and initiatives, both on national and regional/local levels.
• Assist Brand Manager in working with the Retail/Trade Marketing team to develop brand promotions, helping to direct the development of all national and local consumer promotion programming at retail.
• Assist the Brand Manager and the Lifestyle & Experiential Marketing team in the identification and development of event marketing programming, which include sponsored events, charitable donations, trade related functions, etc.
• Assist the Brand Manager and On-Premise team in channel deep dive and performance analysis to inform mitigation efforts.
• Work with the Field Marketing team to ensure strategies and tactical plans are executed for all relevant local markets.
• Lead cross-functional team of R&D, Packaging, Regulatory to deliver product and packaging renovations and optimization.
• Lead day-to-day brand budget management; responsible for maintaining budgets and forecasts monthly.

Key Foundational Business & Leadership Skills

• Thought Leader - Demonstrating industry and content expertise with the ability to pioneer new ideas, efficiently and effectively solve problems, and influence others while being open to collaboration.
• Intense Drive - Leading with passion, enthusiasm, and a sense of urgency that influences others to follow suit, with self-motivation to achieve goals and challenge the status quo.
• Constantly Innovating - Developing and encouraging creative ideas that challenge common thinking and help CBI gain a competitive advantage while being open and agile to adapt, change, and try new things to promote growth, learning, and improvement.
• Personal Leadership - Exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills, charisma, and self-confidence to make an impact on teams, coaching and motivating others, tackling new problems, and advocating strongly for integrity and sensitivity.
• Results Oriented - Having a GM mindset that focuses on taking decisive action to get things done while finding optimal balance between quality and protecting the bottom-line.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Marketing, Business, Management, etc.), plus 3-5 years of progressive experience in the CPG or related industry.
• Exceptional organization and project management skills
• Strong writing, presentation and verbal communication skills
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Strong data analytics and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated skill in leading strong cross-functional teams; experience managing agency partners
• Demonstrates a genuine desire and passion for the alcohol industry

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and 1-2 years of brand management experience preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
• Experience working with 3rd party data sources (IRI, Nielsen) Beverage alcohol related experience a plus

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

2 days in office required

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Travel <20%

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Additional Locations

Job Type

Full time

Job Area

Marketing

The salary range for this role is:

$96,700.00 - $148,100.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).

Constellation Brands

Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a U.S.-based company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It’s worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what’s next. Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico, and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Mi CAMPO Tequila and High West Whiskey. As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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