Brand Manager
Description
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS®, LITTM and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.
Cronos Israel is a Joint Venture established by Cronos Group and Kibbutz Gan Shmuel.
At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.
The Brand Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Cronos IL brands assigned to them, bringing the brand strategy to life in the Israeli market through new product launches, marketing campaigns and in-market activations. Working closely with the Senior Brand Manager, the successful candidate contributes to the annual brand plans and owns their execution end-to-end – from concept, packaging and pricing inputs through to launch, point-of-sale materials and post-launch tracking.
The Brand Manager partners with Sales, Trade Marketing, R&D, Operations, Regulatory and external agencies to deliver plans on time and on budget, and uses consumer, market and sell-out data to track brand performance, generate insights and identify opportunities for growth.
This position is based out of Kibbutz Gan Shmuel (near Hadera).
What you’ll be doing:
Own the commercialization process for new product launch projects from inception through launch, coordinating new vendors, equipment, and packaging
Own the development of integrated new product launch campaigns with a focus on building awareness
Develop POS and online resources for product launches with a focused attention to detail
Partner with sales to develop customer sell-in presentations and new marketing materials for launches
Collaborate with sales and retail partners to effectively execute commercial plans and to develop programing for key customers
Support the development of activation initiatives and promotions and coordinate their execution
Assist with trade/consumer publications
Collaborate with cross functional teams (R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, QA, Operations, Design, etc.) to ensure strong business plans and execution
Assist with building new vendor relationships
Create launch plan revenue projections, on-going forecasting, and consumption reports based on POS data
Track and report on A&P budgets
You’ll need to have:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Marketing or related subject matter, advanced degree is a plus
3+ years’ relevant brand/marketing experience; consumer goods experience an advantage
Exposure to the commercialization process involving new product launches
Experience with digital marketing tools and techniques
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Ability to analyze consumer research and syndicated data/trends
Familiarity with distribution channels and media marketing campaigns
Self-starter and curious to explore new ways to drive the business forward
Proactive in building working relationships with internal partners, agencies and vendors
Team orientated with a successful track record based on executing cross-functional projects
Excellent communication skills and comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment
Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively in a lean team environment
Ability to quickly assess a situation, using data and logic to make tactical decisions
Think out-of-the box and drive creative solutions
Comfortable interpreting key financial indicators to support business decisions and budget tracking
Familiarity with product pricing, packaging and brand positioning
Passion for the consumer with creative thinking and problem-solving skills
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work threads, and stakeholders
B2B as well as B2C marketing experience – Strong advantage
Strong project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail