Responsibilities Job Summary: As an Own Brand Manager, you'll define and develop brand strategies within your business areas, manage new product development, create launch plans, and oversee product lifecycle (marketing) of products. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Strategy / Management: Collaboratively develops Own Brand (OB) strategies; promotes brand growth and expansion via brand plans; uses various data to drive volume and profitability Develops / makes recommendations on business 3-5 year plans grounded in consumer insights, financial data Assesses financial health / performance of the business area; provides recommendations Perfects business analyses / synthesizes insights and data to fuel innovative ideas and deliver on strategic objectives; gains alignment on / leads those initiatives Determines goals and objectives of OB branding strategies; defines design strategy; provides guidelines for OB package design and marketing materials Ensures integrity of product development process Collaboratively executes creation / maintenance of brand presence across our digital channels Leads a department initiative / participates in a corporate initiative / growth play Project Management: Leads product lifecycle from start to finish; manages product development projects through development and validation processes to maximize speed to market with accuracy Collaboratively defines project scope; creates long- / short-term plans; sets targets for milestones; adheres to deadlines; motivates stakeholders to manage timelines; allocates resources; problem-solves to address delays, emergencies, and other issues Manages multiple, concurrent projects in various development phases; meets / exceeds budget and scheduling goals Engages with Legal to implement risk assessment, trademarks, OB agreements, licensing, trade dress, etc. Submits design brief; reviews / approves all packaging design and label artwork Collaborates cross-functionally (eComm, Advertising, Supply Chain / Procurement) to ensure launch readiness Engages with Customer Insight Center (CIC) to ensure customer needs and expectations are met Hosts project meetings at least once a week / bi-weekly with team and managers; coordinates with vendors / suppliers as needed Manages business / data integrity for assigned businesses Participates in quality assurance (QA) process Coaching / Training: Serves as a subject matter expert for branding questions / coaching Coaches / trains with direct guidance from leadership The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 5+ years of industry experience Extensive experience in brand and project management Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Proficiency in MS Office Advanced project management and time-management skills Advanced communication skills Advanced facilitation skills Ability to manage / shift focus between multiple, concurrent priorities and projects while staying flexible and cool under pressure; attention to detail - Ability to successfully work through complex issues Education: A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Function in a fast-paced environment Travel by car or plane with overnight stays The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 2/1/2023