Brand Manager, Black Forest

Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.Want to make an impact?In this role, the Brand Manager translates brand positioning and strategies into an actionable go-to-market approach across U.S. market. The Brand Manager is actively engaged and participates in several important business processes, e.g. Integrated Business Planning, annual brand plan development, portfolio simplification, and long-term innovation pipeline development. This role is responsible for both short-term and long-term business planning across base business and innovation and will have P&L accountability to deliver brand growth objectives with focus on both top and bottom line. Role reports to Vice President, Global Brands.The Brand Manager will be a leader within our Ferrara One Community – and will help lead our culture – living and driving our Core Values of Collaboration , Excellence, Imagination , Respect, and Responsibility .Ways you will make a differenceSupport the translation of brand positioning and strategies into an actionable go-to-market approachLead communication and equity development to drive unique, premium brand positioning in the market, with consideration of a multi-funnel, omni-channel approachLead Brand Marketing projects with commercial implications (e.g., innovation, renovation, price/pack architecture)Support cross functional collaboration across key internal stakeholders (e.g., Brand Marketing, Growth / Innovation, Marketing Services, and Finance) to drive brand strategy and deliver on brand growth goalsLead portfolio management initiatives, ensuring portfolio is both productive and represents premium brand positioningPursue continuous enhancement of product quality that strengthens our brand equity and extends the gap vs. key competitorsDrives development of long-term innovation pipelineOwn Profit & Loss responsibility for portfolio, managing to both topline and bottom-line brand goalsSkills that will make you successfulActing like an owner with drive for resultsStrong interpersonal and collaboration skillsCross-functional stakeholder managementStrong attention to detail with focus on planning and organizingAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects at one timeFinancial acumenProblem-solving and possibility mindsetAbility to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication skills demonstrating clarity, simplicity, and flexibility by audienceAbility to navigate ambiguity and drive simplicity with complex portfolioExperiences that will support your successBachelor's degree required, MBA preferredMinimum 7-10 years experienceProficiency with the Microsoft Office suiteWhat We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-CenterCompensationThe salary range for this role is $114,450 - $160,230 annually.