
Brand Manager
Constellation Brands
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Lompoc • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $114,900 - $179,800 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for development and execution of strategic and annual marketing plans which address all aspects of the marketing mix.
- Shared responsibility for the delivery of volume, share and profit objectives consistent with overall brand strategy, with P&L accountability for bottom line profitability.
- Build premium consumer / trade equity for the brand through the design and execution of consumer and trade strategies including pricing, packaging, innovation, promotion, public relations, advertising/digital marketing and special events, rooted in analytical and consumer insights.
- Develop and execute insights based strategic innovation plans to position the business for both short and long-term success.
- Work closely with our DTC, E-Commerce, and Hospitality team to bring brand strategy and deliver brand omni-channel growth goals
- Perform on-going business and competitive analyses and provide findings and recommendations for corrective action where appropriate to Senior Management.
- Manage brand projects, overall budget allocation, and prepare and present branded presentations to both internal and external audiences.
- Manage all outside agency initiatives in support of the brand’s business objectives to include promotion agency, media buying and advertising agencies, if applicable.
- Work with sales leadership, key on and off premise strategic accounts, internal field sales, and distributor personnel, to develop marketing programs and identify opportunities to expand the business.
- Liese with international teams as global brand owners to insure consistency of brand strategy and execution globally.
- Manage multi-year brand S&OP forecast with Operations team, including at-risk inventory review.
- Multi-functional leadership: Drive stewardship of 360 programs and nurture collaborative working relationships—including leadership of monthly / quarterly cross-functional team meetings.
- Visit key markets in support of market blitzes, new product launches, surveys, etc. and report brand and competitive findings as well as any market driven recommendations to Senior Management.
- Successfully communicate and work with a large number of key internal groups across the organization on a regular basis, including Trade Marketing, National Events, Public Relations, Finance, Operations and Production team (vineyard management, winemaking, bottling, packaging technology, production, transportation etc.).
- Communicate on a regular basis with the Marketing Director and/or Vice President, ensuring strategy and projects are on track, gaining support and guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
- A minimum of 4+ years of CPG or Beverage Alcohol industry experience in marketing role
- Experience in identifying key consumer insights, refining brand positioning and developing brand strategies.
- Experience in developing and managing brand plan to successful execution.
- Strong results orientation, with a track record of financial accountability.
- Strong financial acumen, analytical / problem-solving skills and bottom line P&L management.
- Experience managing people, with the ability to provide coaching and guidance to further develop employees’ skills and promote job satisfaction.
- Excellent communication skills; articulate, influential and strong public speaking and writing skills, effective interpersonal skills.
- Strong team player and collaborator.
- Experience managing external agencies.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and strong project management skills.
- Proficient PC skills (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), syndicated database experience (IRI or Nielsen), custom database experience
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
brand strategyconsumer insightsP&L managementfinancial acumenproject managementmarketing plan developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solvingmarket analysisomni-channel growth
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationleadershipresults orientationcoachingorganizational skillsprioritizationinfluentialpublic speaking
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree