Brand Manager - Al Fresco

Kayem Foods, Inc. • Chelsea, MA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kayem Foods is seeking a Brand Manager to lead the next phase of growth for their Al Fresco brand, an all-natural portfolio of value-added chicken products. This is a key role in the company's future, as Al Fresco is one of Kayem's fastest-growing businesses. The Brand Manager will have significant ownership and responsibility in shaping the brand's strategy and execution over the next 3-5 years, driving growth and innovation in a dynamic CPG market.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of total work experience, with 2–3 years in CPG brand management (food experience preferred)
• Comfortable making thoughtful decisions with incomplete information and a bias toward action
• Strong project manager who brings people together and moves work forward
• Analytical and results‑oriented—able to connect data to recommendations and outcomes
• Consumer‑first mindset with a passion for building brands
• Clear, confident communicator who collaborates well across functions and levels
• Proficiency using Nielsen or IRI to inform decisions

Responsibilities

• Own brand performance for the Al Fresco brand, managing key P&L levers and tracking performance against volume, sales, and margin goals
• Lead the development and execution of annual brand and marketing plans, tying strategy directly to business results
• Be the consumer champion, translating insights, trends, and data into actionable brand, innovation, and communication strategies
• Lead new product launches and renovations, from concept through commercialization
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Insights, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, and agency partners to deliver integrated programs
• Support geographic and distribution expansion initiatives as the brand scales
• Use syndicated data (Nielsen/IRI) and other inputs to assess performance, identify gaps, and recommend course-correcting actions
• Balance creativity with discipline—building brands consumers love while delivering results

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Company holidays
• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed