National Brand Manager

PLTFRM Companies LLC•Chicago, IL

5d•Remote

About The Position

PRESENCE is a national, natural products broker and service provider that was born from a desire to work in a progressive, vibrant, and environmentally conscious industry while building communicative partnerships with other like-minded companies. We are passionate about taking better care of the planet and ourselves, we have high energy, strong standards, strategic vision and are committed to making natural and organic products the standard again. We love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being. As a National Brand Manager (NBM), you are the primary point of contact and strategic liaison between our manufacturer partners and our internal sales teams. You are responsible for executing brand strategies, driving retail performance, and ensuring that each partner receives the highest level of service and support. This is a dynamic role requiring a balance of brand stewardship, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. You will manage day-to-day operations and communication across assigned brand accounts, ensuring timely execution of initiatives, data accuracy, and professional representation of the brand within the PRESENCE ecosystem.

Requirements

RSM, AE, or Specialist experience preferred (for internal candidates)
5+ years of experience in brand management, account management or sales
Background in natural/organic CPG preferred, including distributor and retail channel experience
Strong project management skills with attention to detail and deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
Working knowledge of SPINS, Power BI, and other data tools preferred
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working independently and as part of a remote team

Nice To Haves

Additional travel may be required for industry tradeshows and/or company meetings and events.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operations and communication across assigned brand accounts, ensuring timely execution of initiatives, data accuracy, and professional representation of the brand within the PRESENCE ecosystem.
Develop and execute sales and promotional strategies for assigned brand portfolio, working closely with partners.
Manage business drivers including new item launches, promotional activity, innovation planning, seasonal programs, recalls, and item changes with PRESENCE sales teams.
Act as the key communicator between PRESENCE and the brand, managing call schedules, business reviews, and deliverables.
Coordinate efforts and keep projects moving forward with internal teams including Sales, Retail Services, Data and Insights, and Brand Specialists.
Ensure brand data, systems, and promotional planning are accurate, aligned, and actionable.
Oversee promotional calendars, item trackers, and internal tools that support each brand’s visibility and performance.
Support Specialists in building presentations, creating business tools, and onboarding new brands.
Understand and communicate key business drivers using tools like SPINS, Power BI, and distributor reporting.
Translate insights into action and use data to inform brand conversations and next steps.
Prepare and present business updates, pitch decks, and internal overviews.
Maintain value-added, solution-oriented, timely communication across all stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.