Associate Brand Manager

Overview As a member of the Brand Marketing Team, the Associate Brand Manager is responsible for executing business strategies for assigned core product lines, building the brand, and achieving annual operating plan profit and volume. Culture At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. You are encouraged to make decisions that affect people and the long‑term health of the company, create a meaningful difference in the community and in your career, and transform your aspirations into reality. Benefits that set us apart Comprehensive medical (including fertility and adoption benefits), dental, and vision insurance Remote day Fridays On‑site health & wellness center Employer 401(k) contribution in the top 1% of the nation Relocation assistance Tuition assistance Access to Employee Store What You Do Strategy and financial planning: Assist with the development and execution of annual product line strategies and plans. Understand financial reporting, product line P&L, and key financial measures to improve profitability. Manage product line budget with high accuracy. Contribute to the monthly demand planning process. Business analysis and synthesis: Analyze data and market trends to provide insights and concise recommendations to leadership. Provide ad hoc and regular reporting to inform the organization of product line performance. Target consumer and brand positioning: Understand target consumer and benefit ladder for relevance. Track consumer panel metrics, trends, and use insights for decision making. Marketing communications: Work with Integrated Marketing Communications team to develop promotional strategies. Collaborate with Creative Services on packaging changes, new item graphics, and testing. Manage product line marketing budget and recommend resource allocation. Additional responsibilities: Lead cross‑functional projects with project management support to achieve business unit strategies. Assist partners with development of project business cases. Monitor quality complaints from consumer services and customers, and work with R&D and manufacturing on corrective action. Minimal travel required. Your Education and Experience Bachelor's degree required 0–1 years brand marketing experience & minimum master’s degree 1–3 years brand marketing experience & minimum bachelor’s degree CPG experience required Nielsen & Circana experience preferred Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Our Story With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family‑owned cheese company that has led the industry for more than 70 years. We created the first successful pre‑packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses, and we continue to innovate in product design, packaging, and merchandising. To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr