Associate Brand Manager

Job Title: Associate Brand Manager
Location: Neptune City, NJ
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00
Hours: 8 AM- 5 PM M-F

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving the day-to-day management and growth of the brand(s).
• This role is accountable for driving the brand strategy execution, marketing plan development, and cross-functional coordination to deliver strong business performance and brand health.
• This is a critical role to set the course for the cross-functional team, leading with a collaborative, inspiring vision and making data-based decisions along the journey.
• Support execution of marketing initiatives online and in-store in partnership with internal eCommerce, Sales, and Creative teams.
• Partner with Creative and Media teams to develop brand-right messaging and assets.
• Ensure consistent brand voice, visuals, and claims across all consumer touchpoints.
• Leverage consumer research, analytics, and syndicated data to understand consumer needs and behaviors.
• Translate insights into actionable marketing strategies, messaging, and innovation input.
• Track brand performance and consumer response to inform strategic recommendations and business development.
• Partner with Sales to support retailer sell-in, customer presentations, and promotional planning.
• Collaborate with Finance on budget management, forecasting, and ROI analysis.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Legal, Quality, and Customer Care as needed.
• Manage brand marketing budgets and track spend versus plan.
• Analyze sales performance, distribution, and velocity to identify opportunities and risks.
• Prepare clear, data-driven updates and recommendations for leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• 1-2+ years of marketing or brand management experience in CPG.
• Experience supporting or leading brand initiatives with national retail and eCommerce distribution.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience in CPG, specifically petcare or food categories.
• Experience with omnichannel marketing, including eCommerce and digital media (PREFERRED).
• Familiarity with syndicated data sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, Circana) (PREFERRED).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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