SR. ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. in Chico, California

Job Description:

Get to Know Us

Ken Grossman started Sierra Nevada in 1980 with a hand-built brewhouse and the odds stacked against him. That passion forever changed the course of American craft brewing and launched a beer revolution that's in full force today. Turns out, good beer can do a lot of good, and Sierra Nevada became a cornerstone for both its innovation and its care for the Earth and its people. We’re committed to advancing a culture of inclusion and believe diversity in all its forms makes us stronger. We keep pushing boundaries, whether that’s in the brewhouse, with sustainability, or in the great outdoors.

Get to Know This Role

The Sr. Associate Brand Manager is responsible for supporting the needs of specific brands within our portfolio. This includes implementing the strategy and in-market plan for the brand to deliver market growth and meet specific KPIs. This position assists in the execution of brand plans and brand guidelines across marketing channels. This role will also have responsibility for managing new product development within our existing portfolio.

What's In It For You

We’re committed to our employees and work hard to prove it. For starters, we’re offering $105,299 to $162,687 base compensation for this role. Individual offers are based on skills, experience, and qualifications. This role may be eligible for our bonus program – inquire with our Talent Acquisition Partner for additional details.

But base pay is just the beginning. We support your future by offering a generous 10% company match on 401(k) contributions, providing learning and development opportunities, and fostering your safety at work with ongoing trainings, state-of-the-art equipment, and preventative care. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, an onsite medical clinic, as well as mental health and well-being benefits including paid sick leave. We foster a culture of work-life balance and always encourage employees to use and enjoy their paid time off.

What You Will Do

• Support the Brand Team in all marketing related activities and help execute annual brand plans


• Support the Sr. Brand Manager as the project management lead for specific product lines and priority marketing initiatives to ensure flawless execution of product development and go-to-market plans


• Act as the day-to-day Brand Team lead on a small number of products within the portfolio


• Track, analyze, and report on business and brand health performance using available data resources


• Manage annual budgets and report monthly on budget performance and variances


• Ensure that brand guidelines are well communicated, understood, and adhered to within the team


• Manage cross-functional teams to support priority brand campaigns, initiatives and product launches


• Support the development and deployment of new product launches from planning through execution


• Craft intelligent, strategic marketing presentations utilizing data, insights and storytelling


• Write thorough and inspiring creative briefs that lead to effective work rooted in brand strategy and lead kick offs with executional teams (agency partners and internal)


• Establishes trust with cross-functional team members and organization leadership
  
   


• Position must be based in either the Chico, CA or Mills River, NC


• Must be willing to work non-standard hours, including some nights and weekends

Please Apply if You Have

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related field any combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved required

• 5 years marketing experience or 3 years marketing experience plus a Master's degree required and


• 1 year brand management within the CPG industry required and


• Previous alcoholic beverage industry experience and experience with CPG brands is highly desirable preferred and


• Demonstrated experience working on high-volume CPG brands in fast-paced, competitive environments preferred

• Must have proven track record of managing and growing brands with an entrepreneurial mindset


• Experience building and implementing successful marketing plans


• Must have thorough knowledge of the marketing mix and ability to execute across disciplines


• Familiarity with beverage alcohol and working knowledge of its key players, brands, trends etc.


• Excellent analytic skills, experience with syndicated data is a plus


• Project management skills and competency in meeting key program milestones


• Ability to focus on details, as well as maintaining an eye on the high-level strategy


• Ability to multitask – focusing on several projects in different lifecycle stages simultaneously


• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, learning-oriented culture
  
   

Additional Requirements to Consider Before Applying

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  You must be at least 21 years of age to perform the duties of this position for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
  


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  Selected candidate must pass a pre-employment, post offer background check.
  


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  Candidate must reside/relocate to Chico, CA or Mills River, NC
  

Before applying for this role, please review the full job description, including the physical demands and working environment: https://sierranevada.jdxpert.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=2&id=3674

 

** This position will remain open until filled; online applications will be reviewed weekly **

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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