Assistant Brand Manager (Ascent Protein)

Leprino Foods Company•Denver, CO

52d•$66,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Ascent, a leading sports nutrition brand, is the Official Sponsor of Hard Work and is on a mission to unleash the high performer in everyone. We believe hard work should be fueled by clean, purposeful nutrition, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help tell that story. Within the Ascent Protein team located in Denver – we are seeking an Assistant Brand Manager (Internal Leprino Title: Marketing Planner) to move our organization to even larger levels of sports nutrition growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. At Ascent, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $66,000 and $77,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3+ years experience in a consumer-facing or CPG marketing role, such as a marketing coordinator, marketing specialist, assistant brand manager, or equivalent position with broad general marketing experience
Proficiency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software with the ability to design and build clear, visually appealing decks.
Basic familiarity with video creation tools (e.g., CapCut, Canva, or mobile editing apps).
Ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently and stay organized across moving parts.

Nice To Haves

1+ year(s) managing social media channels for a B2B or B2C brand
Experience with influencer platforms such as Grin and exposure to paid social campaigns.
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools for content editing.
Knowledge of social analytics platforms and how to translate performance into actionable insights.
A curious, improvement-minded approach to building connections and growing a brand that stands for quality and authenticity!

Responsibilities

Support Ascent’s mission to grow awareness and engagement by helping plan and execute brand campaigns that connect with athletes, families, and fitness communities!
Build annual brand and go-to-market plans in partnership with the Brand Manager—managing timelines, assets, and coordination with Sales, R&D, and Operations.
Support the design review process for graphics, packaging, and seasonal product updates.
Bring seasonal launches to life through messaging, creative assets, and public relations outreach that capture the spirit of Ascent.
Manage Ascent’s social media calendar—write engaging captions, post, and build community interactions across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.
Track, analyze, and summarize content performance to help guide what comes next.
Partner with influencers and ambassadors to create authentic, share-worthy content that reflects Ascent’s values and builds loyalty.
Collaborate with our agency partners to develop social, video, and creative assets that inspire our audience.
Work with the Brand Manager and Head of Insights on new product concepts—develop slides, visuals, and questionnaires that help shape what’s next for Ascent!
Serve as the main contact for our PR agency, coordinating campaigns, product samples, and reviews for approval.
Help prepare compelling pitch and retail sales decks that tell Ascent’s story clearly and visually.