Senior Manager, Retail Marketing

Golden Pet Brands; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health premiums

Annual bonus

401k match up to 3.5%

6 paid sick days

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Phone/internet reimbursement

Professional development

Charity sponsorships

Quarterly KPI bonuses

Job summary

Golden Pet Brands is seeking a Senior Manager of Retail Marketing to architect omni-channel shopper marketing across premier accounts such as Walmart, Petco, Amazon, and Chewy. You will lead strategy with Joint Business Planning and manage a $1M+ budget, driving sell-through and ROAS while mentoring the retail marketing team.

In this remote role, you’ll collaborate with brand, agency, product development, and sales to launch impactful campaigns, optimize content, and elevate retailer

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of CPG / Marketing experience required.
• 5-8 years in Shopper, Channel, or Trade Marketing roles.
• 3-5 years National Account Management experience with Tier-1 accounts.

Responsibilities

• Design omni-channel marketing for Tier-1 retailers (Walmart, Petco, Amazon, Chewy).
• Co-lead Joint Business Planning with National Account Directors and Sales Leads.
• Manage $1M+ national account marketing budget and optimize ROAS.
• Lead digital ad creation, retail media tactics, and influencer collaborations.
• Refine asset content and retailer programs to improve visibility and conversions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on campaigns and new product launches.
• Mentor and develop the retail marketing team.

Skills

CPG / Marketing Experience

Shopper Marketing

National Account Management

Strategic Negotiation

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Business

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal.

Location:

Remote

What You’ll Be Doing:

The Senior Manager of Retail Marketing is dedicated to architecting and executing omni-channel shopper marketing, retail media, and merchandising programs across our premier accounts - Walmart, Petco, Amazon, Chewy and others. Reporting directly to the Director of Retail Marketing and working in close partnership with Account Sales Leads, this role co-architects the marketing strategy and Joint Business Planning (JBP) vision to drive brand acceleration and sell-through. The Senior Manager co-manages and optimizes an estimated $1M+ retail marketing budget, ensuring investments directly support account growth, line reviews, and commercial trade goals.

National Account Program Marketing:

Design and deploy comprehensive, omni-channel marketing initiatives across Tier-1 retail partners (Walmart, Petco, Amazon, Chewy) to amplify 360-degree brand visibility, drive qualified traffic, and accelerate sell-through across the whole portfolio of brands and products.

Strategic Joint Business Planning (JBP) & Sales Partnership:

Partner side-by-side with National Account Directors/Sales Leads to co-lead the marketing and promotional strategies within Joint Business Planning (JBP) sessions with retail buyers. Align marketing investments with account sales goals to secure valuable in-kind promotional support, premier shelf placement, and expanded distribution. Co-present during annual line reviews, bringing category insights, brand vision, and off-shelf merchandising strategies to the table.

Financial Stewardship & Trade Investment Alignment:

Co-own, track, and optimize the $1M+ national account marketing budget in direct collaboration with National Account Sales Leads. Ensure retail media network spend, influencer collaborations, and promotional dollars are strategically deployed to maximize total trade ROAS/ROI and complement overall sales account strategies. Regularly review performance metrics with Sales leads to reallocate funds dynamically for peak commercial impact.

Advisory SME: Digital Ad Creation & Media Tactics:

Serve as the team's advisory Subject Matter Expert (SME) on digital ad creation, retail media network (RMN) tactics, and digital execution. Consult with peer managers and specialists on digital content strategy, creative best practices, and optimizing digital budget spends. Ensure we have a content pipeline to serve the changing needs, especially on e-Commerce customers.

Advisory SME: Influencer & Social Collaborations:

Lead and advise on influencer collaboration programs and Brand Champion partnerships across National Accounts (including 360 Pet Nutrition and Walmart programs). Serve as the team expert in structuring, negotiating, and executing influencer campaigns tied directly to retail sell-through.

Omni-Channel Content Optimization:

Direct the refinement of digital and physical assets (Product Detail Pages (PDPs), web banners, display ads, Salsify content syndication, and digital delivery apps) to maximize retailer content health scores, search discoverability, and conversion.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & New Product Introductions:

Partner with Brand, Agency, Product Development, and Corporate teams to coordinate national retail media campaigns and execute high-impact packaging transformations and product launches in your accounts. Leverage educational content, collaborate with social media teams and our brand champions to bring a personalized touch to our National Retail partners.

Leadership, Mentorship & Talent Development:

Lead, guide, and mentor the retail marketing team, supervising assigned direct reports while coaching manager-level roles to scale their capabilities from tactical execution to data-driven strategic thinking.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):

• 8-10+ years of CPG / Marketing Experience, 5 - 8 years of dedicated Shopper, Channel, or Trade Marketing Experience, 3 - 5 years of National Account Management Experience leading programs for Tier-1 National Accounts
• Oversees the strategic alignment of omni-channel tactics executed by specialists and external agencies, including digital media, store locators, and retailer CRM programs
• Familiarity with Shopper data from Scintilla , Syndicated (Nielsen) and Research (Qual and Quant) Data with the ability to interpret reports, derive insights and leverage them in campaigns, signage and on packaging.
• Advanced Data & Financial Analytics
• Strategic Negotiation & Influence
• Deep Shopper Marketing Expertise in National Accounts
• System Design & Process Automation Mindset
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, Master’s Degree preferred
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover100% of premiumsfor medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days,a Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with ourEmployee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usagefor eligible employees.
• Professional developmentopportunitieswith mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over$9 millionto date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $120,000-$150,000, plus bonus potential.

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