Associate Brand Manager Oatmeal

Job Type: Full-Time Salaried (Exempt) - $90000 - $100000

Job Location:Kodiak HQ: Park City Utah On-Site / Hybrid

Individual base salary for this roleultimately willdepend onnumerousfactors including but not limited to experience job-related skills relevant education or training certifications etc. As such pay for the successful candidate could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary we offer competitive health dental 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This role also is eligible toparticipatein Kodiaks annual discretionary bonus program which is dependent onvarious factors including individual and companyperformance.

Kodiak is currently seeking a drivenAssociate Brand Manager to support the growth ofKodiaks oatmeal this highly collaborative roleyoullcontribute to strategic brand-building initiatives while executing day-to-day business activities with excellence. The ideal candidateisa go-getterwho thrives in a fast-paced environment brings strong analytical acumenanddemonstratesthe ability to connecteverydaytasks to broader business goals.

What will this position do

Business Analysis & Planning:

• Support the oatmeal business byassistinginthe delivery of revenue margin market share and key business performance metrics.
• Support the development of and execute annual and long-range strategic plans aligned to companyobjectives.
• Monitor and analyze business performance (velocity distribution pricing promo effectiveness) and proactivelyidentifyopportunities and risks.
• Build business cases for innovation and investments including volume revenue andmarginprojections.
• Partner closely with cross functional teammates on forecasting demand planning and performance tracking.

Portfolio Management:

• Support the development of the product portfolio strategy including SKU prioritization SKU rationalization and 3-year innovation pipeline.
• Lead day-to-day commercialization activities for innovation launches product renovations and packaging updates.
• Translate consumer category and competitive insights into actionable growth initiatives.

Trade & Marketing Strategy:

• Partner with Business Development and Sales to support execution of the oatmealtrade strategy.
• Assistin developing annual marketing plans and managing the marketing budget.
• Review marketing materials to ensure messaging aligns with brand strategy and projectobjectives.
• Monitor marketing and promotional performanceidentifyingopportunities tooptimizeexecution.

Influence & Collaborate:

• Developexpertisein the oatmeal category competitive landscape and consumer trends.
• Prepare compelling internal and customer-facing presentations including IBP and key retailer meetings.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and successful project execution.
• Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to support business decisions.

What are we looking for

• Bachelors degreerequired
• 24 years of relevant experience in brand management marketing or food industry experience highly preferred
• A combination of analytical rigor and creative problem-solving; able to zoom in on details and zoom out to see the bigger picture
• Demonstrated bias for action and initiative youdontwait to be told what to do
• Strong understanding of marketing fundamentals and the 4Ps
• Comfort navigating P&Ls and applying a financial lens to decision-making
• Experience with syndicated data (e.g. NielsenCircana) and translating insights into action
• Passion for building consumer-centric brands and delivering meaningful results
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and a drive for accuracy
• Natural collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments

What else do I need to know

This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City Utah where we have a hybrid work schedule. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Medical/dental/vision plans
• 401k match
• FSA & HSA accounts
• Life & ADD Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Cell Phone & Internet Stipend
• Relocationassistance
• Annual Professional Development Stipend
• Travel Reimbursement
• Annual performance bonus
• Employee Equity Plan
• A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
• Wellness lifestyle allowance (B.E.A.R Bucks)
• Mental Health Therapy Benefit& the Calm app
• Free Kodiak Product
• Flexible Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Early-out Fridays
• Parental leave
• Casual dress code
• A variety of other Kodiak-uniqueperks