Senior Associate Brand Manager - Meals & Beverage Division (Hybrid)

Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.General SummaryThe Senior Associate Brand Manager will be a key player in the day to day management of the Soup Category brands in Growth Channels (i.e. Club, Value, Drug, Ecomm, Immediate Consumption, and Natural). In this role you will independently manage volume forecasting, launch new products, interpret/communicate business results, lead commercialization projects as part of a cross-functional team and create strategic direction for the Soup Category in Growth Channels.Principal AccountabilitiesSales & Operations Planning Lead development of brand inputs to monthly S&OP process. Partner with sales and demand planning to develop the most accurate forecast possible. Accountability can span across the entire Meals & Beverage portfolio.Business Analysis - Support business growth with analysis and insights. Monitor KPIs and provide in depth analysis by product line, SKU, distributor, sales region and financial impact to determine opportunities for growth. Provide relevant reports, gather key competitive intelligence, develop insights and report findings to team.Commercialization Lead initiatives to launch new products and product improvements within stage gate system. Lead cross functional teams to deliver projects on time and on-budget. Communicate project status, issues, and opportunities to the broader organization. Responsible for necessary paperwork and tracking within project management system to support business needs.Sales Acumen Work closely with Sales to develop and execute strategies / big ideas, and corresponding tactics. Present to retailer buyers during JBPs with an understanding of Growth Channels customers and shopper insights.Building Effective Teams: Ability to build and motivate a high-performing cross-functional team and influence external stakeholders (e.g. key strategic retailers). Passion for pushing beyond what has been done to new ways of approaching ideation, development, and Marketing support.Job ComplexityThis position will require the ability to multi-task keeping various projects on track while completing monthly forecast and budget projections and other general marketing and analytical tasks. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, will be required to keep senior leadership and other functional areas apprised of and engaged in team's initiatives.The position requires an ability to proactively anticipate obstacles and the flexibility to seek alternative solutions to keep projects on track. The ability to utilize information to draw insights and conclusions and make tactical business decisions is essential. The position involves interacting with several different functional areas, including Sales, Research & Development, Legal, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and Government Regulations.Job SpecificationsEducation Required: BS/BA required; MBA preferred but not requiredYears of relevant experience: 4-6 years of brand marketing experience preferredAbility to lead, motivate and collaborate across a cross-functional team of stakeholdersAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within tight timeframes and deadlines in a dynamic working environmentAbility to influence stakeholders and drive decisionsStrong ability to be proactive yet flexible as priorities shiftStrong communication and presentation skillsStrong analytical skills and business/financial acumenPassion for brand and business developmentThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.ACRThe Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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