BRAND MANAGER

   

POSITION TYPE:

Office, full time, salary 

LOCATION:

 Aurora, IL

JOB TYPE:

 Full-time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

3-5 Years

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's 

 

DESCRIPTION:

Rule One Proteins, LLC seeks a talented Brand Manager to join its internal marketing team. Working out of the Aurora, IL office, this individual will help develop and execute a wide variety of marketing activities to help build the Rule One brand. Qualified candidates will possess the skills and experience necessary to: a) develop effective, measurable marketing plans, and execute them efficiently; b) lead and develop a small creative team; c) identify and deliver growth strategies based upon consumer insights; and d) adeptly communicate and collaborate with internal teams and external parties (e.g., customers, vendors, agencies)

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Managing day-to-day marketing activities including, but not limited to:

      • Leading internal marketing and design resources to ensure timely delivery of agreed projects/tactics
      • Conceptualizing promotional pieces such as flyers, coupons, catalogs, product literature, and print advertising campaigns
      • Copywriting and proofreading
      • Constructing and delivering PowerPoint presentations
      • Preparing business cases, competitive analyses, press releases, executive summaries, performance reports, promotional calendars, and other marketing communications
      • Overseeing social media, e-mail database, website, and trade event activation; safeguarding that all activities are consistent with brand voice and company philosophy
      • Estimating profit margins and executing new product launch plans
      • Assisting with external agencies
      • Organizing and conducting qualitative and quantitative market research
      • Participating in the development of growth strategies for the Rule One brand including product pipeline, lifecycle, positioning, and pricing

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

      • Have a degree in marketing, advertising, or other closely related field.
      • Possess 3+ years of marketing experience, with at least 1 year of previous supervisory responsibility
      • Exhibit strong creativity, problem solving capabilities, and organizational skills
      • Communicate clearly and concisely through verbal and written means
      • Are proficient with MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other SM platforms; fluency with Amazon Seller Central, Google Analytics and MailChimp
      • Work well independently and in cross functional teams
      • Are pragmatic, self-directed, and able to lead and motivate others
      • Have a proven track record of on-time project delivery (results oriented)
      • Have an affinity for nutrition and healthy lifestyle

RULE ONE OFFERS:

      • A fun, fast-paced, and challenging work environment within the rapidly growing sports nutrition and functional nutrition industry
      • Extensive opportunity for personal development and career advancement
      • Competitive salary and benefits