Associate Brand Manager

About the role

We're looking for a Marketing professional to join our dynamic team at Talking Rain Beverage Company. This role involves designing and implementing marketing strategies to commercialize innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute sales, retailer and consumer support programs.
• Analyze, track and summarize key learnings based on syndicated, POS, quantitative and qualitative data.
• Translate key brand metrics, analytics, programs and media plans into retailer-ready sales materials.
• Recommend and champion brand plans that improve margins and add EBITDA.
• Collaborate with Insights team to identify product offering gaps and valuable consumer insights.
• Support the development of packaging and product development briefs and lead the from innovation through commercialization.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in brand / marketing / product management, ideally with a Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading project and program efforts to completion.
• Strong analytical/reporting skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with end-to-end product development and commercialization processes.
• Experience with Syndicated Data (IRI preferred).
• Familiarity with traditional trade channels: food, mass, club, and convenience, and E-Commerce.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• A willingness to navigate change and ambiguity.
• A passion for the consumer.
• A creative mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking, and building viable financial models.
• Able to balance art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with a strong business mindset.
• Ability to travel 1-3 times per quarter, based on business need.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking, and building viable financial models.
• Able to balance art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with a strong business mindset.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• A willingness to navigate change and ambiguity.
• A creative mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with using data throughout aspects of the role, turning consumer and social insights into strategic thinking, and building viable financial models.

Skills

• Strong analytical/reporting skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with end-to-end product development and commercialization processes.
• Experience with Syndicated Data (IRI preferred).
• Familiarity with traditional trade channels: food, mass, club, and convenience, and E-Commerce.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• A willingness to navigate change and ambiguity.
• A creative mindset, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance art & science – ability to think creatively & strategically, with a strong business mindset.

Benefits

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year.
• Additional week of vacation every few years, depending on exempt status.
• Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid parental leave for birth mothers, additional time available for non-medical leave.
• Flexibility Stipend: Use this extra monthly stipend as you wish, for things like phone, internet, or other business uses while working remotely or outside of normal working hours.
• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available).
• Carpool Program: Get paid to carpool with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.
• 401k with Immediate Vesting: Matched contributions and investment customization to help build a plan to reach your goals.
• Fitness Reimbursements: Enjoy reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.
• Access to on-site gym with a personal trainer 2 days per week.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Excellent and flexible plans, including one free for Rain Makers.
• Vehicle Program: Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate for Field Sales Specialists, company car or vehicle stipend for Market Managers, Regional Sales Managers, and Sales Directors, and access to vehicle reimbursement solutions for leaders.

Pay

$75,000 - $103,000 (depending on experience)

Schedule

Hybrid at our Preston, WA office at least 3 days onsite per week. While we strive to offer flexibility, this role also requires it. There may be times when you're expected to come onsite outside your typical in-office days to support special projects, team events, or other business needs.