Associate Manager, Exclusive Brands

KeHE Distributors, LLC • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it’s all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 2-5 years of brand management, marketing, or product management experience, preferably in the CPG or food & beverage industry.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, synthesize insights, and translate them into clear, actionable plans
• Proven project management and organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with a willingness to take ownership and drive initiatives forward
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for brands, innovation, and the consumer/CPG landscape

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with imported brands or international suppliers a plus.
• experience with syndicated data tools (e.g., IRI, Nielsen, SPINS) a plus
• Experience supporting product launches or commercialization efforts preferred

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of annual brand plans across Cadia and Wild Oats
• Build and manage integrated marketing calendars across retail, email, social, and web
• Translate key promotional priorities into channel-specific campaigns and content plans
• Ensure alignment across marketing, sales, and creative teams
• Lead go-to-market execution for new product launches across both brands
• Develop insights-led sell sheets, presentations, and launch materials
• Partner with creative team on packaging briefs, messaging, and asset development
• Ensure all channels are aligned for launch readiness (retail, digital, internal tools)
• Partner with Sales to support new customer onboarding and retail expansion
• Develop retailer-specific activation plans (endcaps, demos, POS materials)
• Support key accounts with sampling programs and tailored sell stories
• Contribute to sales materials and customer presentations
• Track product, customer, and promotional performance across brands
• Analyze data to identify growth opportunities and performance gaps
• Support recommendations on assortment, distribution, and promotional effectiveness
• Monitor competitive activity and category trends
• Support planning and execution of trade shows and key events
• Align product focus and messaging with sales and brand priorities
• Partner with internal teams to ensure strong in-market execution
• Manage day-to-day workflows with external agency partners
• Develop clear briefs and ensure deliverables meet timelines and brand standards
• Coordinate across creative, project management, and sales teams to deliver integrated campaigns
• Help improve processes, communication, and accountability across partners
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level