Brand Manager

   

POSITION TYPE:

Office, full time, salary 

LOCATION:

 Chicago, IL

JOB TYPE:

 Full-time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Bachelor's 

 

DESCRIPTION:

Rule 1 Proteins™, LLC seeks a talented Brand Manager to join its internal marketing team. Working out of the Chicago, IL office, this individual will help develop and execute a wide variety of marketing activities to help build the RULE 1 brand. Qualified candidates will possess the skills and experience necessary to: a) develop effective, measurable marketing plans, and execute them efficiently; b) lead, develop, and build 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:

          • Leading internal marketing and design resources to ensure timely delivery of agreed projects/tactics
          • Concepting 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 1 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, MailChimp, Hootsuite, Adobe CC, Survey Monkey, SAP, and other software a plus
          • 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 an active, 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
        • Position Type: Internal office