Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships & Innovation
The Wonderful Company, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships & Innovation
Full-time
It’s more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold worldwide. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.
The
Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships & Innovation
will lead FIJI Water’s strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and innovation pipeline to drive brand growth, cultural relevance, and new consumer opportunities. This role plays a critical part in developing and refining the consumer marketing strategy while identifying new opportunities for product, packaging, partnerships, and category expansion.
This leader will work cross‑functionally with our in‑house creative agency, product development, and commercial teams to build and execute integrated marketing plans and bring innovation (new products, partnerships, sponsorships) to market. The role requires strong strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to translate consumer insights into meaningful growth initiatives.
This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday‑Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.
Brand Strategy & Planning
Lead the 5‑year brand planning process, including calendar development, cross‑functional alignment, and execution of integrated marketing plans.
Develop and maintain compelling brand positioning and USPs, ensuring consistency across all campaigns, packaging, and consumer touchpoints.
Provide strategic and creative direction to the internal creative agency and external partners to ensure high‑impact, insight‑led marketing programs.
Growth & Innovation Leadership
Identify and drive innovation opportunities across product, packaging, formats, and consumer occasions to accelerate brand growth.
Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring on‑time launches and strong market positioning.
Explore adjacent category opportunities and new consumption occasions that extend brand relevance and unlock incremental revenue.
Partner with Consumer Insights, R&D, and Sales to translate trends, white space, and consumer needs into actionable innovation pipelines.
Support development of test‑and‑learn pilots, limited launches, and new go‑to‑market models.
Customer & Market Innovation
Collaborate with Retail Sales, On‑Premise, eCommerce, and Trade Marketing to develop customer‑specific innovation and growth initiatives.
Support development of market‑specific launches and commercialization strategies.
Partner with key retail customers on product presentation, assortment expansion, and innovation opportunities.
Utilize category data, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform strategy.
Monitor state of business including distribution, share, promotional effectiveness, and category trends.
Build business cases and strategic recommendations for leadership tied to innovation, partnerships, and brand investment priorities.
Establish KPIs and track performance across brand equity, trial, incrementality, and revenue impact.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, and external partners to deliver initiatives at scale.
Manage agency and vendor relationships and oversee marketing budgets.
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
7+ years of brand management, innovation, or growth marketing experience within CPG, preferably food & beverage or premium consumer brands.
Proven experience developing and executing strategic brand partnerships and/or sponsorships that drive brand equity and business growth.
Proven track record leading new product launches and commercialization initiatives.
Strong innovation mindset with experience identifying and scaling new growth platforms.
Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to manage complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
Experience developing creative briefs and guiding integrated marketing campaigns.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and building business cases.
Leads, coaches, and develops team members, fostering a high‑performance culture and building strong leadership capability across the organization.
Collaborative leadership style aligned with a team‑first culture.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills; comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.
High energy, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and drive results.
Pay Range: $150,000 - $160,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Benefits
Thriving Wellness Community: access to medical, vision and dental coverage, 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, fitness reimbursements, library of on‑demand fitness videos.
Career Advancement Opportunities: clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across diverse brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: extensive resources such as people manager and leadership training, webinars, eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: connect with colleagues through company‑wide mentorship program.
Continuous Improvement Training: training to implement change‑driving concepts across the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society: investment in education, health and wellness, community development and sustainability initiatives.
Giving Back to the Community: allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities, join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects.
Employment Equality The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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Full-time
It’s more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water® and is sold worldwide. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.
The
Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships & Innovation
will lead FIJI Water’s strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and innovation pipeline to drive brand growth, cultural relevance, and new consumer opportunities. This role plays a critical part in developing and refining the consumer marketing strategy while identifying new opportunities for product, packaging, partnerships, and category expansion.
This leader will work cross‑functionally with our in‑house creative agency, product development, and commercial teams to build and execute integrated marketing plans and bring innovation (new products, partnerships, sponsorships) to market. The role requires strong strategic thinking, operational excellence, and the ability to translate consumer insights into meaningful growth initiatives.
This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday‑Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.
Brand Strategy & Planning
Lead the 5‑year brand planning process, including calendar development, cross‑functional alignment, and execution of integrated marketing plans.
Develop and maintain compelling brand positioning and USPs, ensuring consistency across all campaigns, packaging, and consumer touchpoints.
Provide strategic and creative direction to the internal creative agency and external partners to ensure high‑impact, insight‑led marketing programs.
Growth & Innovation Leadership
Identify and drive innovation opportunities across product, packaging, formats, and consumer occasions to accelerate brand growth.
Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization, ensuring on‑time launches and strong market positioning.
Explore adjacent category opportunities and new consumption occasions that extend brand relevance and unlock incremental revenue.
Partner with Consumer Insights, R&D, and Sales to translate trends, white space, and consumer needs into actionable innovation pipelines.
Support development of test‑and‑learn pilots, limited launches, and new go‑to‑market models.
Customer & Market Innovation
Collaborate with Retail Sales, On‑Premise, eCommerce, and Trade Marketing to develop customer‑specific innovation and growth initiatives.
Support development of market‑specific launches and commercialization strategies.
Partner with key retail customers on product presentation, assortment expansion, and innovation opportunities.
Utilize category data, consumer insights, and competitive intelligence to identify growth opportunities and inform strategy.
Monitor state of business including distribution, share, promotional effectiveness, and category trends.
Build business cases and strategic recommendations for leadership tied to innovation, partnerships, and brand investment priorities.
Establish KPIs and track performance across brand equity, trial, incrementality, and revenue impact.
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Work closely with Sales, Finance, Operations, Logistics, Product Development, and external partners to deliver initiatives at scale.
Manage agency and vendor relationships and oversee marketing budgets.
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement across the organization.
Qualifications
7+ years of brand management, innovation, or growth marketing experience within CPG, preferably food & beverage or premium consumer brands.
Proven experience developing and executing strategic brand partnerships and/or sponsorships that drive brand equity and business growth.
Proven track record leading new product launches and commercialization initiatives.
Strong innovation mindset with experience identifying and scaling new growth platforms.
Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to manage complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
Experience developing creative briefs and guiding integrated marketing campaigns.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and building business cases.
Leads, coaches, and develops team members, fostering a high‑performance culture and building strong leadership capability across the organization.
Collaborative leadership style aligned with a team‑first culture.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills; comfortable influencing senior stakeholders.
High energy, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and drive results.
Pay Range: $150,000 - $160,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Benefits
Thriving Wellness Community: access to medical, vision and dental coverage, 24/7 online physician consultations, virtual mental health resources, life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, fitness reimbursements, library of on‑demand fitness videos.
Career Advancement Opportunities: clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across diverse brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: extensive resources such as people manager and leadership training, webinars, eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: connect with colleagues through company‑wide mentorship program.
Continuous Improvement Training: training to implement change‑driving concepts across the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society: investment in education, health and wellness, community development and sustainability initiatives.
Giving Back to the Community: allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities, join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects.
Employment Equality The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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