Job: Assistant Brand Manager

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company

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Jobing Description

Department: Marketing
Location: San Leandro, CA
Reporting Relationship: Marketing Department
Direct Reports: n/a
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time

Summary:
Plans, develops, and implements brand strategies and marketing programs by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:
1. Assist Brand Manager in managing the product line to meet volume, and profit objectives.

Lead cross functional team in new product development. Includes establishing product parameters (concept, price, packaging), developing marketing plans and selling tools, forecasting volume and growth expectations.

Assist in the development and execution of marketing plans, including trade and consumer promotions, packaging, point of purchase and public relations. Present marketing plans to sales organization and customers as required. Coordinate with outside agencies as required.

Manage daily operations for product line to achieve volume and profit objectives, including cross-functional team coordination and sales forecasting.

Initiate ideas to further build business.

2. Quantitative Analysis

Conduct quantitative analysis on a regular basis from variety of sources - shipment data, consumption information, and competitive performance - to track achievement of business results vs. budget and understand business drivers.

Provide data-based recommendations for building the business.

Conduct, review and analyze market research to aid in decision making.

3. Team Building

Develop solid working relationship with cross-functional counterparts.

Skills / Requirements

Skills Required:

Strategic thinking skills and proven experience generating original ideas.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of independence.

Strong leadership and project management skills in order to manage project timelines and cross-functional teams with excellence in execution and strong attention to details.

Strong analytical skills in using data to make sound recommendations affecting business decisions and results.

Ability to solve problems and overcome obstacles.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Excellent written communication skills and solid presentation skills.

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

Ideally have a good foundation of marketing know-how, consumer insight and an understanding of how to manage all elements of the marketing mix.

Education and Experience:

MBA Degree from a top 20 business school

6 months of related work experience in marketing and/or project management

Ideally have experience influencing all elements of the marketing mix (product, positioning, packaging, pricing, promotion and distribution) in a leading Consumer Packaged Goods Company

Working Conditions:

Rare to Occasional ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds

Ability to travel to various locations across the country or local travel to meetings.

See HR for a complete list of physical demands

Important Notes

Selection and Development:
If you are a qualified candidate, please send your resume, INCLUDING SALARY REQUIREMENTS, through Jobing.com

Only qualified local candidates whose resumes are submitted by the closing date will be considered for this position. There is no sponsorship available for this position. There is no relocation available for this position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. Incorporated in 1852 and in continuous operation since then, Ghirardelli has the richest heritage of any American chocolate company... More

(510) 483-6970

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