Brand Manager (Contract)

Here’s What All The Hype Is About… Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and powders. We make the brands
Here’s What All The Hype Is About… Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and powders. We make the brands Premier Protein and Dymatize, and are part of our publicly traded holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).
We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing since our founding in 1997. We start with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with remarkable people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture.
We don’t mind sharing our formula, since we believe the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. Why don’t more companies do this? It takes deep-in-your-bones conviction to your people, products, and purpose to pull it off. It also takes resisting the urge to try to control people, and instead, trusting them to make the right decisions. The result of our vibrant culture speaks for itself: We were certified as a Great Place to Work for the 9 th year-running in 2025. And we currently rank #8 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category and were in the top 12 for each of the last 7 years.
PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…
We believe in the power of mindset, and specifically what we call the Challenger Mindset. Do you take smart, bold risks, display relentless hunger, and see yourself as a builder? We’re looking for individuals who choose action over analysis paralysis—those who start before they feel completely ready, make calculated moves based on the best information available, and build momentum through decisive action rather than perfect planning. You should have an insatiable drive that keeps you agile and forward-thinking, always challenging assumptions, seeking new opportunities, and focusing on long-term impact over short-term wins. Above all, you’re a builder—someone who transforms the status quo, finds smarter, simpler, faster ways to get things done, and inspires others to do the same.
The role you’re interested in…
The role you’re interested in…
Key marketing leader for Premier Protein International, acting as a strategic leader helping shape the path towards continued brand growth. Whether it’s leading annual strategic planning for Canada, building and communicating growth targets to the organization, or managing a team of marketing communications agencies to deliver IMC results and drive the brand towards #1 share, the Brand Manager will need to demonstrate high levels of thought leadership, bias for action, cross-functional partnership and communication skills. The role will focus on managing the Premier Protein business in Canada and Costco International and will report to the Director of International Marketing.
The work environment…
So, what’s it like to work here? If you’re based in the greater Bay Area, you’ll walk into our Emeryville office each Tuesday morning and start the in-person portion of our hybrid work week at our weekly all-company meeting and find close to 200 of your colleagues, some sitting with their dogs, talking excitedly through the week ahead and watching a newer teammate tell their personal life and career journey followed by a quick update on any hot topics that might be relevant to the week ahead.
We are a dynamic, HYBRID workplace, with an expectation that all employees come into the office Tuesday through Thursday. We are very intentional about connecting in person for things like innovation, impromptu collaboration, having respectful challenges to get to better decisions, leadership role-modeling, and culture building. Great work cultures are built on stories about what great looks like in practice, and great stories during virtual meetings just don’t happen.
At the beginning of 2026, we will move into our massive modern 133,000 square foot headquarters in Emeryville, California, complete with spacious personal workspaces, gym with rock-climbing wall, a café, free onsite parking, tons of greenery, and many transportation options.
Pay rate: $75/hr on a W2 basis

Duration: 7 – 9 months

What we are looking for?
Manage the Business: 35% of your time

Manage P&L and marketing budget decisions in partnership with Director of International Marketing to meet fiscal targets.
Lead annual brand planning process from strategy development to tactical recommendations that align with consumer insights, brand strategy, customer needs, and financial objectives.
Optimize go-to-market strategy across assortment, pricing and promotion considering evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics.
Identify new opportunities in key markets by leveraging POS/shopper data and partnering with Sales team to adapt to changing market conditions, spurring growth or defending against threats.
Be the internal expert of your business through ongoing analysis of sales performance, trends, and consumer behavior – providing guidance for monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables such as consumption forecasting and long-term planning.

Marketing Communication Planning & Execution: 35% of your time
Manage day-to-day relationships with creative, media, and PR agency partners to develop amazing creative, full-funnel marketing executions, and paid and earned coverage that support our brand growth in Canada.
Collaborate with IMC team to develop and execute effective marketing communication plans for Canada that drive the business, build brand love, and set Premier apart from competition.
Lead national and account-specific shopper marketing planning to expand retail presence & drive trial.
Analyze results post-program & incorporate learnings into future strategies and tactics.

Develop/Launch New Products: 30% of your time
Identify and prioritize opportunities, rooted in customer and consumer insights, to develop new product initiatives that expand the brand into new flavors, channels, and markets.
Serve as brand lead on product commercialization projects, partnering closely with key cross-functional groups including Project Management, Creative Services, Regulatory, QA, R&I, Operations, and Finance.
Lead marketing activation plans for new launches, from packaging development to IMC incorporation.
Develop and deliver strong customer sales stories, in partnership with Sales Planning, to ensure successful sell-in and deliver strong launch results.
What are we looking for?
Education
Bachelor’s degree required in any field
Experience
4+ years of relevant Brand Management experience required
Skills And Mindset
Passion or experience in the sports nutrition or general nutrition consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
Ability to influence and lead others
A strong results orientation
Self-starter – comfortable ‘figuring it out’
Strong project management skills
Quantitative strength –very comfortable with numbers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Cross-functional project team experience
So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!
Please note, the person selected for this role will be hired and on-boarded through a third-party staffing agency and will be an employee of that agency. The person selected for this role will not be an employee of Premier Nutrition.
We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

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