Associate Brand Manager, Black Forest

Ferrara; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ferrara in Chicago seeks an Associate Brand Manager to drive day-to-day brand management, from strategy to execution of commercial activities. You will optimize sales, profitability, and competitive position while partnering with R&D, Consumer Insights, and cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes in-person collaboration, portfolio optimization, and delivering results in a fast-paced consumer goods environment. A strong foundation in marketing and analytics is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• MBA preferred (general management or marketing).
• 3+ years of marketing experience in a US Consumer Goods organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with IRI or Nielsen a plus.
• Proficiency with SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the short-term and long-term brand strategy.
• Support development and execution of multi-year portfolio plans with insights.
• Identify growth opportunities with R&D/Consumer Insights and plan go-to-market launches.
• Manage portfolio profitability, assortment, forecasting, inventory, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Channel Marketing and Category teams on selling stories.
• Plan and execute shopper and consumer marketing campaigns.

Skills

Project management

Oral and written communication

Analytical ability

Creative problem solving

Fast learner

Independent work

Ambiguity handling

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

MBA preferred (marketing/General mgmt)

Tools

Microsoft Office

IRI or Nielsen

SAP

Job description

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Associate Brand Manager (ABM) position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the brand portfolio. The ABM will assist with all aspects of running the business, from strategy development to design and execution of commercial activities, in order to optimize sales, profitability and competitive position.

Ways you will make a difference

• Contribute to the development and deployment of the short-term and long-term brand strategy.
• Assist in development and execution of multi-year portfolio plan by providing appropriate category/consumer/competitive insights and analyses, and by managing key issues and projects in support of business objectives.
• Identify, evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities in partnership with R&D / Consumer Insights, and lead Commercial team in assessing opportunity feasibility and developing go-to-market launch plan.
• Manage portfolio profitability, including assortment optimization, demand forecasting, inventory management, business case assessment and monthly performance reporting.
• Partner with Channel Marketing and Category management teams to ensure Sales efforts aligned with overall portfolio strategy, including creation of selling stories and communication / release of sales-related materials to field team.
• Participate in planning and execution of select shopper and consumer marketing campaigns and activities.

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong project management skills: Ability to multi-task and to leverage peer influence to drive projects to on-time completion.
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong creative & problem solving ability
• Ability to learn quickly, with agility
• Comfort working independently & with ambiguity
• Desire to operate in fast-paced, hands‑on environment
• Bias for action & passion for delivering results

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• MBA preferred (in general management or marketing) or
• 3+ years of marketing experience at a US Consumer Goods organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency with IRI or Nielsen a plus
• Proficiency with SAP a plus

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.