Associate Brand Manager

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With nearly $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for the people, animals, and planet it touches across its business. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:

This highly motivated individual will have the opportunity to grow and develop their marketing and general management skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture.  This individual will support the development and execution of brand plans and key initiative within the complete nutrition portfolio.

responsibilities:

• Analytics, Insights & Forecasting
  • Manage regular performance updates and day to day business measurement
    • Develop trackers for performance reporting
    • Leverage multiple data sources to uncover insights and trends/ synthesize and share key findings
  • Lead brand performance reviews with leadership and cross-functional partners
• Marketing Budget Ownership
  • Own invoice management and budget reconciliation with agency partners, finance, accounts payable and cross functional partners
  • Lead monthly investment discussions with brand and key partners, developing accurate investment projections.
• Project Management
  • Lead multiple stakeholders in development and execution of key brand projects
  • Develop clear briefs, project plans and routines to keep partners informed, while advancing the project.
  • Share updates and challenges with brand leads.
• Development and Execution of Marketing Plans & Initiatives
  • Lead select elements of brand’s marketing plan.  Collaborate with brand leads, agencies, and internal partners to co-develop marketing materials and execute plans (I.e. ecommerce, shopper, owned assets, and more)
  • Ensure creative adheres to brand guidelines.
  • Establish timelines and briefs with internal partners and agencies. 
  • Communicate challenges and update to brand partners.
  • Lead all packaging graphic updates.

skills/qualifications required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing required
• 2+ years’ experience in brand or product management
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation abilities
• A clear understanding of general marketing principals
• Strong analytical skills
• Can do attitude and ability to adapt quickly
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs

position location: Chicago, IL

reports to: Marketing Director

travel requirements: <10%

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].