Description
Are you ready to make an impact and take on a new job that provides a platform to grow yourself and your career with a growing brand?
Central Garden & Pet is searching for a Brand Manager to join the Small Animal team in our Central Specialty Pet business unit located in Franklin, WI (metro Milwaukee). Flexible hybrid work schedule is offered.
The Brand Manager, Small Animal is a knowledgeable marketer responsible for implementing strategic plans and integrated marketing plans for the Small Animal business to satisfy overall business objectives. The Brand Manager leads effective management and execution of growth plans, including pricing, new products, and packaging improvement. The Brand Manager takes complete ownership of all marketing efforts and activities, champions projects and leads cross-functional teams to ensure implementation. In this position you will evaluate category trends, market data, business results and internal financials to conduct thorough analysis and develop insight-based action plans. In addition, the Brand Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the assigned product portfolio, including the different aspects of the product life cycle. This role focuses primarily on base business management versus new product development. The Brand Manager, Small Animal also plays a fundamental role leading our demand creation plans and go-to- market activities to achieve the brand's business objectives. Scope ranges from marketing strategy planning to development and execution of our integrated marketing communication programs aimed at building brand equity, strong omni-channel consumer engagement and profitable growth. This marketing leader is results oriented and an adept problem solver with proven ability to be comfortable with ambiguous situations while leading, collaborating with, and influencing cross functional teams to align resource priorities with the brand vision.
If you find your skills match the qualifications we are seeking below, we invite you to apply for this position!
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES
Combination of office and plant environment; safety glasses and steel toe shoes may be required on an intermittent basis. Hours will generally be regular business hours (on each respective shift) and average at least 40 hours a week. There may be some variation in work hours due to training schedules, overtime, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns. Currently a hybrid work schedule offered. Ability to travel if required 5%.
ABOUT US:
At Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT and CENTA), we believe home is at the center of our lives, and our employees are driven by our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes. Our company is made up of thousands of people across North America, with an emerging footprint across the U.K., Mexico, China, and Canada - all dedicated to helping gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. We are united by our mission to lead the future of the garden and pet industries one blade of grass and one wagging tail at a time. Visit our website at www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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