Brand Manager

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Western Builders Supply

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Job Title: Brand Manager
Reports To: Director of Marketing & Product Development
Location: Chicago IL

Position Summary

The Brand Manager is responsible for the strategic development execution and performance of assigned brands within Marmon Fastener Company. This role drives brand growth by defining positioning leading integrated marketing strategies and partnering closely with sales product development and operations teams to deliver business results.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Product Development the Brand Manager plays a critical role in aligning brand initiatives with channel-specific objectives. While sales teams drive channel expansion the Brand Manager ensures each brand is positioned effectively within those channels to support overall growth. The Brand Manager also supervises and develops one Assistant Brand Manager (ABM) ensuring high-quality execution.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of brand strategies that align with market needs and company objectives.
Define brand positioning frameworks and ensure consistency across marketing materials messaging and customer experiences.
Monitor industry trends customer insights and competitor activity to inform strategic planning and identify innovation opportunities.

Partner with the Vice President of Sales (Retail or OEM/Distribution) to ensure marketing activities directly support channel goals.
Collaborate on go-to-market strategies customer programs and account-specific initiatives.
Represent the marketing function in select customer meetings and provide brand insights and support for key accounts.

Lead annual brand planning process including development of campaign calendars product launch schedules and promotional roadmaps.
Oversee execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns ensuring alignment with brand positioning and target audience needs.
Provide creative direction and approvals for packaging content digital assets and promotional materials.

Supervise and mentor one Assistant Brand Manager delegating tasks reviewing deliverables and supporting professional development.
Foster collaboration across brand teams to reduce silos ensure consistent processes and encourage knowledge sharing.

Ensure timely execution of marketing deliverables through coordination with internal and external partners.
Contribute to product lifecycle planning by aligning brand initiatives with product development timelines.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure campaign and initiative effectiveness.
Analyze performance data customer feedback and market results to optimize future strategy and investments.
Present regular updates and strategic insights to senior leadership and sales partners.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or a related field required; MBA preferred.
57 years of experience in brand management marketing or a related role preferably in B2B retail or distribution environments.
Demonstrated success in leading brand strategies and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.

Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to craft and guide messaging.
Project management experience with tools such as or Asana preferred.
Familiarity with marketing automation platforms such as HubSpot Pardot or Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
Ability to oversee marketing communications execution across digital email social media and content channels.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action; comfortable working in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Occasional travel may be required for customer meetings tradeshows and site visits.
Ability to lift marketing materials or product samples up to 20 pounds occasionally.
Frequent communication via phone video conferencing and in-person meetings.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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Manager

Western Builders SupplyAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning an...