We are seeking an **Associate Brand Manager** to join our Marketing team in St. Louis Park, MN. This role partners closely with Brand Managers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to drive business growth through data-driven insights, shopper marketing, commercial execution, and brand activation initiatives across a portfolio of dairy and beverage brands. Join us and help shape the growth of trusted brands through strategic marketing, innovation, and customer engagement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Analyze syndicated, consumer, and shopper data to develop business reviews and growth recommendations.
* Monitor brand performance and provide insights to optimize marketing initiatives.
* Lead shopper marketing programs, customer activations, events, and trade shows.
* Collaborate with Sales to identify growth opportunities and support key retail partnerships.
* Coordinate cross-functional execution of new product launches, commercialization efforts, and point-of-sale materials.
* Serve as a liaison between Sales and Marketing to ensure alignment and timely execution of business priorities.
* Support licensed brand partnerships and maintain relationships with agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
* Manage brand standards, messaging, and visual identity across marketing initiatives.
* Partner with forecasting, inventory, and production teams to support product availability and minimize obsolescence.
* Ensure all branding activities comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
**Qualifications**
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* 2-5 years of experience in brand marketing, trade marketing, category management, sales, or a related field.
* Experience working with syndicated data sources such as **Nielsen** or **Circana**.
* Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Relevant certifications or licenses may be required during employment.
**Benefits:**
* Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
* 401(k) with company contribution
* Competitive pay
* Paid vacation and holidays
* Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits
* Service recognition and employee rewards
* Employee referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Work for dairy farm families
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
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