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Bel Brands USA

Innovation Associate Brand Manager

Bel Brands USA
IL

Job Description

At Bel, we are not just a company-we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel, GoGo squeeZ, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.#IWorkForAllForGood

Are you passionate about building brands and bringing new ideas to life? We're looking for an innovative and strategic Assistant Brand Manager (ABM) to join our team and help lead the way in product innovation. In this role, you will support the end-to-end journey of new product ideas-from identifying consumer trends and white space opportunities to collaborating with cross-functional partners and launching new products. Your work will blend market analysis, consumer insights, and creative thinking to help shape our brand's future.

As an ABM of Innovation, you'll gain hands-on experience building business cases, supporting commercialization, and enabling our sales team with the tools they need for success. If you're driven by data, energized by cross-functional collaboration, and excited to make a real impact through new products, we'd love to hear from you!


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Innovation Strategy: Lead the development and execution of new product ideas that support brand objectives and reflect consumer and market trends. Identify white space opportunities through research and validate product concepts using consumer feedback and market testing. Product Management & Commercialization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Finance, Consumer Insights) to develop business cases and proposals for new products. Define clear plans for positioning, pricing, and targeting key consumer segments to maximize market success. Data & Analytics: Analyze brand performance, industry, and competitive marketplace trends using syndicated data sources. Provide actionable recommendations that support business objectives and drive innovation. Concept Development: Apply basic marketing concepts (brand positioning, brand architecture, SWOT analysis, competitive assessment, marketing strategies, consumer segmentation) in the creation and refinement of marketing plans for new products or initiatives. Customer Insights: Assess customer feedback to identify areas for improvement. Integrate customer needs and preferences into product development and marketing strategies to ensure offerings are relevant and competitive. Sales Enablement: Work closely with the sales team by providing comprehensive product information, shopper marketing tools, and effective marketing materials to support product sales and in-store activation.
Skills and Qualifications

    Experience: A minimum2+ years of prior experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles is preferred. Education:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to drive innovation and execute marketing strategies. Marketing Expertise: Solid understanding of core marketing principles such as market segmentation, brand positioning, and campaign management. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret market data, uncover key insights, and make data-driven recommendations. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders. Project Management: Effective project management and organizational skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Creative Thinking: Demonstrated creativity and an innovative mindset to develop fresh marketing ideas and solve challenges. Collaboration: Collaborative team player who works well with colleagues in product development, sales, design, and other functions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in an hybrid office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Occasional business travel may be required. #LI-Hybrid

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000

Bonus Opportunity: 10%

PTO

4% match on 401k

Health care by BCBS

Vision & Dental

Hybrid work schedule in NYC

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.

If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".

PDN-WSP53636

At Bel, we are not just a company-we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel, GoGo squeeZ, The Laughing Cow, and Boursin, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.#IWorkForAllForGood

Are you passionate about building brands and bringing new ideas to life? We're looking for an innovative and strategic Assistant Brand Manager (ABM) to join our team and help lead the way in product innovation. In this role, you will support the end-to-end journey of new product ideas-from identifying consumer trends and white space opportunities to collaborating with cross-functional partners and launching new products. Your work will blend market analysis, consumer insights, and creative thinking to help shape our brand's future.

As an ABM of Innovation, you'll gain hands-on experience building business cases, supporting commercialization, and enabling our sales team with the tools they need for success. If you're driven by data, energized by cross-functional collaboration, and excited to make a real impact through new products, we'd love to hear from you!


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Innovation Strategy: Lead the development and execution of new product ideas that support brand objectives and reflect consumer and market trends. Identify white space opportunities through research and validate product concepts using consumer feedback and market testing. Product Management & Commercialization: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Finance, Consumer Insights) to develop business cases and proposals for new products. Define clear plans for positioning, pricing, and targeting key consumer segments to maximize market success. Data & Analytics: Analyze brand performance, industry, and competitive marketplace trends using syndicated data sources. Provide actionable recommendations that support business objectives and drive innovation. Concept Development: Apply basic marketing concepts (brand positioning, brand architecture, SWOT analysis, competitive assessment, marketing strategies, consumer segmentation) in the creation and refinement of marketing plans for new products or initiatives. Customer Insights: Assess customer feedback to identify areas for improvement. Integrate customer needs and preferences into product development and marketing strategies to ensure offerings are relevant and competitive. Sales Enablement: Work closely with the sales team by providing comprehensive product information, shopper marketing tools, and effective marketing materials to support product sales and in-store activation.
Skills and Qualifications

    Experience: A minimum2+ years of prior experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles is preferred. Education:Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to drive innovation and execute marketing strategies. Marketing Expertise: Solid understanding of core marketing principles such as market segmentation, brand positioning, and campaign management. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset, able to interpret market data, uncover key insights, and make data-driven recommendations. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders. Project Management: Effective project management and organizational skills; comfortable balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Creative Thinking: Demonstrated creativity and an innovative mindset to develop fresh marketing ideas and solve challenges. Collaboration: Collaborative team player who works well with colleagues in product development, sales, design, and other functions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in an hybrid office environment. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Occasional business travel may be required. #LI-Hybrid

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Acknowledgement

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Base Salary: $95,000 - $110,000

Bonus Opportunity: 10%

PTO

4% match on 401k

Health care by BCBS

Vision & Dental

Hybrid work schedule in NYC

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Bel Brands is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in using the website, please call 312-462-1500.

If you think that this job is for you, please click now on the button "Apply".

PDN-WSP53636

About Bel Brands USA

The Bel Group is a major player in the food industry through portions of dairy, fruit and plant-based products, and one of the world leaders in branded cheeses. Its portfolio of differentiated and internationally recognized brands includes The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh®, Pom’Potes®, and GoGo squeeZ®, as well as some 30 local brands. Together, these brands helped the Group generate sales of €3.6 billion in 2022.

Some 11,800 employees in some 60 subsidiaries around the world contribute to the deployment of the Group's mission to champion healthier and responsible food for all. Bel products are prepared at 29 production sites and distributed in more than 120 countries.

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