Senior Associate Brand Manager

Wells Enterprises • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Wells Enterprises is looking for a strategic & action-oriented Senior Associate Brand Manager to steward our Refreshment brands, including Trolli Gummi Pop, into their next era of growth. Reporting to the Brand Director, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the holistic Trolli business. This role requires a self-starter who thrives in autonomy, commands a mix of creative instincts and analytical prowess, and can inspire a diverse cross functional team to work together to achieve complex goals.

Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy & Positioning: Develop, collaborate, and implement brand strategies that grow Trolli Gummi Pop’s presence in frozen desserts.
• New Product Development: Partner with product managers, R&D, and production experts to identify new products that solve consumer needs while aligning with brand positioning criteria.
• Holistic General Management: Champion the bottom-line success of the brand, identifying opportunities for improvement and partnering with cross-functional partners to capitalize on their resolution.
• Consumer Insights & Trends: Strategically conduct & analyze consumer research, market research, and syndicated data analysis to identify trends and inform go-forward plans.
• Marketing Campaigns & Activation: Lead an integrated agency team to plan & execute marketing campaigns that win the hearts and minds of consumers - including tactics such as digital, social, influencer, and traditional advertising – while ensuring brand consistency across all touchpoints.
• Sales, Retail, and E-Com Support: Collaborate with demand partners to connect brand and marketing initiatives with the goals and objectives of our customer partners, driving growth for all.
• Performance Tracking & Optimization: Measure and analyze key performance indicators, leveraging findings to adjust strategies and meet business objectives.
• Partnership with Masterbrand Teams: Collaborate with Masterbrand teams across sister organizations (Ferrara, Ferrero) to execute strategically connected brand initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees