Assistant Brand Manager

FuseGlobal

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Brand Manager supports strategic planning, budgeting, monthly reporting, and product management for a flagship brand in the health and wellness space. The role coordinates with cross-functional teams including Finance, Media, Customer Strategy, Sales, Demand/Supply Planning, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Consumer Insights to support achievement of brand objectives. The position is remote for candidates located in the United States and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The initial term is five months, with the position expected to run longer.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a highly similar role.
Undergraduate degree required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong analytical skills and comfort building analytical models and working with data to create actionable insights.
Strong written and oral communication skills and enthusiasm for leadership.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and follow up when responses are needed.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Proficiency coordinating across cross-functional teams in corporate functions including sales, operations, finance, legal, and regulatory.

Nice To Haves

Branded CPG industry experience is preferred but not required.
MBA preferred.
Passion for the health and wellness space.

Responsibilities

Support the annual planning process by aggregating key learnings and insights to build brand strategies.
Collaborate with Brand Experience to develop marketing plans aligned with brand strategy and objectives.
Work with Sales and Customer Strategy to translate brand strategy into selling materials.
Oversee brand budgets by tracking purchase order requests, optimizing the mix as needed, and submitting monthly financial deliverables.
Manage coupons, including submitting code requests, forecasting, and tracking redemptions.
Lead Monthly Business Reviews by aggregating consumption and shipment data, new product performance, competitive entrants, and tactical updates and results.
Support monthly GPS phasing with consumption trends, customer insights, and program changes to inform and enable consensus.
Facilitate packaging changes, bulk requests, and new item requests.
Partner with the inventory team to track out-of-stock issues and reduce write-offs.
Partner with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory teams to maintain and approve claims.