CareerPlan

Brand Manager, Marketing (Base - Multiple Positions)

Chicago, ILFull-time$121k–$151k2026-08-28 → 2026-11-11

Core

Own profitable growth for a consumer brand or portfolio by turning consumer and performance insights into clear strategy, strong in-market execution, and tight cross-functional delivery.

Role type

Brand Manager

Builds

Consumer brands and portfolios

Domain

Consumer Goods / FMCG

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Business acumen, P&L management, Forecasting, Cross-functional leadership, Data analysis, Strategic planning, Stakeholder management, Budget allocation

Preferred skills

Marketing/brand/product management experience

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Own in-year performance and build 1-year / 3-year growth plans; Monitor business performance (share, volume, revenue, household penetration, repeat/buy rate) and drive actions; Own marketing budget and P&L levers; Lead cross-functional teams through commercialization, renovation/innovation, packaging, quality, and process improvements; Partner with Sales to develop customer programs and execute across channels; Influence stakeholders, set priorities, and drive multiple workstreams; Coach and develop junior team members.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC