Brand Manager, Spirits RTD

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one‑person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including

White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack .

This role is designed to manage one or more brands/sub‑brands in the Mark Anthony portfolio for the US Business. The Brand Manager will be responsible for activating the marketing strategy, deployment, commercial management of brands in the US.

Accountabilities

Activate Local Category & Brand Growth Plan

Build Commercial Activity Plan and activation calendar

Manage the innovation implementation and volume planning

Build SKU assortment review & pricing strategy

Manage the budget, performance reporting, agency roster management, and adaptation of local assets as applicable

Key Metrics & Financial Targets

ROI on Brand Plans

Brand Growth & Health

Volume & Sales

Innovation Metrics (i.e., Portfolio Management, Volume Projection, & SKU Optimization)

Own

Activation of local brand growth plan and strategic commercial delivery

Influence

Innovation, Brand strategy, planning & asset delivery

Veto

US cross‑functional brand commercialization outputs (i.e., shopper experiential, social, etc.)

Critical Stakeholders & Relationships

Global and US Marketing

Sales, Finance, & Compliance

Digital Center of Excellence

Brand campaigns, playbooks & calendars

Brand‑related financial reporting and insights

Qualifications, Education, & Experience

Bachelor's Degree & 4–6 years of progressive marketing experience in Alc/Bev or CPG Experience working on a fast‑moving, explosive growth brand

Skills Needed To Be Successful

Proven ability to think creatively, coupled with strong analytical and project management skills

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive annual salary from $100,000 to $135,000 based in Chicago, IL

Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Company matching 401(k) contributions

Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays

Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

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