Brand Manager

Serv Recruitment Agency•Cambridge, ON

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serv, a global executive recruitment partner, is hiring on behalf of our client Dare Foods for a Brand Manager. Dare Foods is a proudly Canadian, privately owned, family-run organization with a long-standing reputation for building trusted household brands. Unlike many multinational organizations, Dare offers marketers true end-to-end ownership, direct exposure to executive leadership, and the ability to shape brands from strategy through execution. This is an opportunity for a growth-minded marketer who wants broad ownership, meaningful visibility, and the chance to make a real impact inside an agile and collaborative organization.

Requirements

5+ years experience in brand marketing within CPG or related consumer categories
Strong understanding of brand positioning, consumer marketing, and brand building fundamentals
Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
Exposure to innovation, communications, partnerships, or portfolio strategy work
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to think strategically while also executing day-to-day initiatives
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
Strong curiosity, humility, and willingness to learn
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly visible environment
Hybrid work flexibility with ability to work onsite regularly as required

Nice To Haves

Is proactive and accountable
Thinks strategically and executes consistently
Communicates with clarity and confidence
Brings a positive, growth-oriented mindset
Is highly organized and dependable
Embraces learning and feedback
Cares deeply about doing great work
Understands what makes brands meaningful to consumers
Wants broad ownership and long-term career growth
Leads with humility, curiosity, and strong collaboration skills

Responsibilities

Owning the assigned brand business and contributing to long-term portfolio strategy
Leading innovation projects from ideation through commercialization
Partnering with R&D teams on product development, testing, and refinement
Building and executing integrated marketing and communication plans
Managing agency relationships across media, creative, digital, and in-store marketing
Collaborating closely with Sales teams and supporting customer-facing initiatives
Managing significant marketing budgets and supporting P&L ownership
Driving consumer awareness, household penetration, and growth initiatives
Supporting licensing partnerships and strategic brand collaborations
Presenting recommendations and business updates to executive leadership
Partnering cross-functionally across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations
Contributing to annual business planning and innovation pipeline development