Associate Brand Manager

Tropicana Brands Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

medical

dental

vision

company provided life

STD

LTD insurance

voluntary life

accident

hospital

critical illness coverages

Job summary

Tropicana Brands Group is seeking an Associate Brand Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives, translate data into actionable recommendations, and collaborate across functions to advance the brand in a blended work setting.

You will drive e-commerce initiatives, manage budgets, and support cross-functional teams from development through post-launch tracking in a dynamic Chicago environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CPG brands and portfolio management.
• Experience with syndicated data (Circana/IRI/Nielsen).
• Strong financial acumen and P&L understanding.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with agile execution ability.
• Analytical problem-solving and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience leveraging AI tools for productivity.

Responsibilities

• Own brand and category reporting, track trends and actions from data.
• Lead Integrated Agency Team across creative, shopper marketing, social and influencer campaigns.
• Drive ecommerce strategy and digital presence, including content and AI workflows.
• Support stage-gate commercialization and post-launch performance tracking.
• Manage brand budget, forecasting and annual planning with Finance.

Skills

Brand management

Analytics

AI productivity tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing

MBA preferred

Job description

Tropicana Headquarters
525 W Van Buren St
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60607, USA

• Hybrid
• NABU
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSOC004527

Description

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Brand Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be key in executing marketing & brand strategy, growing thebrand and driving momentum in the beverage space.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

As the Associate Brand Manager, you will play a critical role in driving momentum on the business. The primary objective is to execute strategic growth initiatives and drive the day-to-day business forward. This role demands a collaborative team member who can work cross functionally, translate data into actionable recommendations, drive strategic projects forward and contribute to the overall growth and success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own business reporting for brand and category, keeping pulse on the business, bringing trends, insights and actions forward through data analysis
• Play a key role in managing the Integrated Agency Team, executing the brand’s strategies across creative, shopper marketing, organic social and influencer.
• Drive ecommerce strategy and best in class digital presence, including LLM strategy and product content
• Contribute to commercialization of innovation through the stage-gate process, drive base business optimization projects and support post-launch performance tracking
• Day to day brand budget management, including forecasting, annual planning, period close in partnership with Finance
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of business priorities, including Sales, Finance, Revenue Growth Management, Supply Chain, R&D and Consumer Insights
• Opportunity to support or lead creative projects across packaging design, assortment strategy, and campaign development that brings brand strategy to life with consumers

Qualifications:

• Understanding of the F&B CPG industry, with experience working on portfolios for well-known brands
• Experience working with syndicated data (Circana/IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
• Financial acumen and understanding of P&L
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive results in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and self-starter
• Experience leveraging AI tools for productivity

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in Marketing or Business Management
• Must be located in Chicago, IL or willing to relocate to Chicago, IL for the duration of employment
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations as required. The Tropicana team is typically onsite every Tuesday-Thursday.
• Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future
• Experience in traditional marketing functions, with exposure to and understanding of cross-functional areas of expertise (supply chain, pricing, etc.)

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of an iconic brand and contribute to its growth. If you are an analytical and strategic thinker with a passion for driving results.

Perks That Pack a Punch

• 401(k) plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• company provided life
• STD
• LTD insurance
• voluntary life
• accident
• hospital
• critical illness coverages

Salary Range:

$87,000 - $109,000

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