Brand Manager
Description
Bulletproof Overview:
Bulletproof is an omni-channel content driven consumer products company. Bulletproof’s Brand Purpose is focused on functional nutrition, here to prove that better is closer than you think. We re-imagine nutrition with science-backed and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to create quality additions to your daily wellness routine. Whether you’re supplementing your vitamin intake or fueling your workout, Bulletproof can help you discover what better feels like.
Bulletproof is a team of experienced professionals working to make high performance a daily reality for everyone on the planet. While our culture is casual and our workplace flexible, the team is passionate, customer driven, meaningfully connected, smart, and results focused.
Our customers know that our coffee, beverages, food, and supplements are the purest you can get anywhere, and you can expect to feel a difference in how you perform the first time you experience them. Environmentally conscious and ethically sourced products build a sustainable foundation for future generations to thrive. Bulletproof coffee has developed a cult following across the nation as a drink that provides sustained energy, while also programming your body to burn fat for energy. In addition to providing convenient access to products through eCommerce, Bulletproof has also launched products in various nation-wide retailers (e.g. Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Kroger).
At Bulletproof 360, Inc. (“Bulletproof”), we welcome employees and candidates with different backgrounds and perspectives. We value and trust each other – including our differences – while remaining true to our mission of improving lives. We encourage a corporate culture of self-expression, asking employees to be authentic to themselves. Our team brings together their unique perspectives, experiences, and passions in the work they do because we believe diversity makes us stronger, together.
Bulletproof aims to create a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees at all levels of the workforce without regard to age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, disability or any other laws. We strive to take steps in our recruiting practices by promoting diversity and fostering inclusion throughout our interview and hiring process, working toward the goal of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Position Overview:
Bulletproof is seeking a Brand Manager to support several product lines for Bulletproof. This role will set strategy and execute on objectives for the business involving innovation, pricing, packaging, and consumer communication.
The role is highly cross-functional requiring attention to detail, project management and execution skills, and the ability to manage multiple work streams simultaneously. An ideal candidate will not only manage cross-functional teams and key deliverables but will also develop a perspective on brand strategy and become expert on our target consumer. This is a broad role that provides exposure to many facets of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
General Management
- Supports development and management of product line business plans. Makes recommendations regarding product objectives and strategy, positioning, pricing, packaging and product lifecycle. Closely monitors product line performance and reporting.
- Supports development of annual operating and marketing plans. Leads product objectives and strategy, positioning, pricing, packaging, promotions and marketing.
- Executes projects as needed against existing product lines, which could include packaging updates (routing, approvals), assistance with selling materials, analysis to optimize business performance.
Marketing Communication & Promotions
- Applies consumer insights and market research to gain understanding of consumer, customer, competitive environment and channel needs for the product or category.
- Builds strong relationships within a matrix structure to ensure marketing message consistency and adherence to brand guidelines.
- Supports the development and tracking of marketing plans and tactics across channels.
- Flawlessly implements and executes marketing strategies to support business objectives.
Product Innovation
- Lead cross-functional project teams and timelines to commercialize innovation/renovation products and programs. Strong leadership of and collaboration with cross-functional partners required to ensure successful launch, which includes product concept (pricing, packaging, positioning), asset development (video, photo), and go-to-market plans.
- Assists in defining strategy reflecting competitive and consumer trends and market needs.
- Assist with capacity, sourcing, and cost reduction opportunities to hit financial targets and ensure consistent supply.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree Required; 3+ years of experience in a brand management or product management role. CPG experience preferred.
- OR Master’s degree with 2+ years CPG experience in a role supporting brand management or product management.
- Strong analytical and technical skills; comfortable with syndicated data; ability to analyze business trends and financial metrics.
- Working knowledge of financial planning and forecasting.
- Strong knowledge of marketing vehicles and marketing fundamentals.
- Must be able to work in a matrix environment, able to work independently and to collaborate cross functionally, and be a strong team player.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Functions effectively with ambiguity.
- Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Professional traits that are not unique to this position, but necessary for Bulletproof leaders:
- Exhibits excellent judgment
- Entrepreneurial problem solver with strong troubleshooting skills
- Vocally self-aware and curious
- Results oriented
- Hires great people. Develops great people
- Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and prioritize projects to meet established deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and written
- Has relentlessly high standards
- Thinks strategically, but stays on top of tactical execution
- You love learning, and it’s one of the things you do to make yourself better every single day
Annual base salary gross: $95,000 – $105,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary range for this position. The base salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other benefits include performance bonus program, generous time-off, flexible schedules, comprehensive health insurance (several options to choose from), 401k program with company match, paid parental leave, company paid disability insurance, and bulletproof.com store discount & credit.
This is a full-time position that is open to candidates located in PST and MST time zones. Maximum fun, maximum knowledge, and maximum performance are a part of the job description, and you’ll get to work with the team on a regular basis to upgrade your game, your mental performance, and your life. This is a great opportunity to grow with a company.
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