CareerPlan

Associate Brand Manager

Chicago, Illinois, USFull-time$82k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Drive brand and business growth by connecting consumer insights, category dynamics, and financial performance to execute brand strategy and support the Annual Operating Plan.

Role type

Associate Brand Manager (Business Growth & Strategy)

Builds

Brand strategy, Annual Operating Plan, and business performance initiatives for assigned businesses.

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Brand Management

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Business judgment, analytical thinking, cross-functional leadership, strategic planning, P&L management, market trend analysis, communication, digital literacy, AI tool application

Preferred skills

MBA, experience in Brand/Category Management, Retail, Merchandising, Consulting, Commercial Analytics, Finance

Technologies

AI-enabled tools, digital analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Lead brand strategy and execution; analyze consumer and competitive dynamics; develop and track Annual Operating Plan; assess market trends and business performance; drive brand P&L impact; lead cross-functional workstreams; communicate strategic recommendations.

Seniority

Mid-level (4+ years experience)