Greater Chicagoland

Brand Manager – Greater Chicagoland

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CPG – Household:

Backed by private equity and growing quickly, this consumer products company in the greater Chicagoland area is focused on building strong brands through thoughtful innovation and smart strategy. With a mix of established products and hidden gems with room to grow, the company is investing in revitalization, whitespace opportunities, and results-oriented brand building. As Brand Manager, you’ll take the lead on shaping brand direction — owning strategy, positioning, and performance across a mix of well-known names and emerging products.

BM Position Highlights:

  • Own the P&L and brand strategy, leading efforts that span from long-term planning to day-to-day execution
  • Drive revitalization efforts through brand repositioning, packaging updates, and expansion into new channels, categories, and product formats
  • Develop and execute 5-year brand plans and annual business goals, guiding priorities across  pricing, media, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with innovation, R&D, sales, and operations teams to deliver on innovation, efficiency, and communication initiatives
  • Report to a classically trained Director of Brand Management with potential leadership opportunities as you grow

BM Ideal Candidate:

  • CPG brand or product management experience with demonstrated P&L ownership and a strong foundation in business analytics
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate insights into actionable plans that drive brand growth and financial performance
  • Comfortable leading brand positioning, packaging, and communications efforts across multiple consumer touchpoints
  • Strong collaborator with experience influencing cross-functional teams including sales, R&D, finance, and operations
  • Thrives in a high-autonomy, high-accountability environment where speed and partnership are key

If you or someone you know is well-qualified for this role and would like to learn more, please send a message or submit the form below. A member of our team will respond right away.

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