Innovation Brand Manager

Were Looking For A(n): Innovation Brand Manager

Location: Hybrid (El Segundo CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood CA)

What Youll Be Doing:We are seeking a highly strategic and entrepreneurial Innovation Brand Manager to lead the development and launch of new products and brands within our growing pet food portfolio. Reporting directly to the CEO this is a senior high-visibility role with significant autonomy and ownership.

This individual will operate like a founder within the company responsible for identifying opportunities developing innovative product concepts and bringing them to market. The ideal candidate combines strong brand instincts with hands-on product development experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) particularly in consumable categories.

• Lead end-to-end innovation for new product linesfrom concept ideation through commercialization
• Identify whitespace opportunities through consumer insights trends and competitive analysis
• Develop compelling brand positioning messaging and go-to-market strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with R&D operations supply chain and external partners to bring products to life
• Manage product development timelines budgets and key milestones
• Own packaging pricing strategy and product architecture decisions
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure strong market entry and sustained growth
• Continuously evaluate product performance and iterate based on data and consumer feedback

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont tick ALL of these boxes.):

• 58 years of experience in brand management innovation or product development within CPG
• Strong experience in consumable goods (e.g. food beverage supplements or similar categories)
• Proven track record of launching new products from concept to market
• Highly strategic thinker with the ability to execute and operate independently
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced ambiguous environment with high ownership
• Strong cross-functional leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
• Required Education: Bachelors degree
• Required Experience: 5 years
• Preferred Experience: 7 years

**In your cover letter wed love for you to use this as an opportunity to tell us about something you helped bring to market. Were interested in hearing about the opportunity you identified how you approached building and launching it and the impact it ultimately had. Please focus on your personal contribution and the decisions you made along the way.

Theres no required length or format we simply want to better understand your direct impact and what success looks like.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage We cover100% of premiumsfor medical dental and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to3.5% of your 401k contributions ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health daysan Employee Assistance Program free weekly yoga and meditation classes and additional mental health benefits because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with ourEmployee Stock Ownership Plan where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock.Learn more.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usagefor eligible employees.
• Professional developmentopportunitieswith mentorship continuous learning programs and performance-based pay increases empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Through our charity sponsorships you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. Weve donated over$9 millionto date.
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

The base salary range is $104000-$130000 plus bonus potential.

The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on Californias cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please clickhere to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.

Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience knowledge skills other job-related qualifications and geographical location.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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