Associate Brand Manager - Cameron s Coffee and Distribution : Job Details

ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER- COFFEE

Camerons Coffee is hiring an Associate Brand Manager- Coffee to lead key aspects of the companys brand- and business-building efforts across multiple brands in the coffee category

CAMERONS COFFEE

Camerons Coffee is a specialty roastery based out of Shakopee, Minnesota with ~$100MM in annual revenue. The company is wholly-owned subsidiary of Grupo Nutresa, a Colombia-based multinational branded food manufacturer, and employs ~125 people. Camerons is a top Midwest brand with a robust and loved portfolio of flavors, blends and roasts. Our specialty grade Arabica coffee is sourced from all over the world, and same-day roasted and packaged in our best-in-class roasting facility. Camerons Coffee manufactures the Camerons brand, as well as Private Label for a small number of select retailers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Associate Brand Manager- Coffee will be responsible for:

Marketing Plan Development and Execution:

• Work with Marketing Director Brands and other stakeholders to develop brand strategies and plans designed to achieve company and brand growth objectives across multiple company brands
• Work with agency partners to develop consumer communication plans including advertising, promotions, social media marketing, events, etc.
• Develop and execute plans to drive consumer trial and engagement, including consumer sampling events and programs
• Partner with Marketing Director- Brands to lead annual brand planning process and manage brand budgets
• Lead tracking and reporting of progress against key metrics

Innovation Pipeline Planning & Execution:

• Maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the market; identifies needs for new products and services and makes recommendations to leadership
• Serve as project manager for innovations produced outside of Camerons main Shakopee facility (other Grupo Nutresa locations or co-packers), leading cross-functional internal and external project teams to launch items
• Partner with Colombia-based Research & Development team to successfully brief, plan and launch new items
• Efficiently and effectively manage day-to-day problems and communicate effectively in difficult and time sensitive situations. Understand when (and why) to escalate issues. Facilitate meetings, and ensure the team receives clear direction for next steps
• Partner with internal marketing and sales teams to develop sell-in and launch materials

Experience required

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business or a related field required
• At least 2 years consumer marketing experience, preferably in branded consumer products
• Experience in marketing plan development and execution, digital marketing, consumer promotions, project management and business analytics
• Experience in project management in a fast-paced creative environment managing multiple projects simultaneously

Skills Needed

• Candidate must have superior interpersonal skills and be able to partner with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and levels
• Proven ability to lead complex projects working with a diverse team of creative employees and external partners
• Exceptional organizational skills. Ability to develop and manage timelines, juggle multiple projects, multitask, collaborate, and deliver against deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Strong analytical skills, able to translate data and market information into conclusions and actionable insights
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Some knowledge with Hispanic marketing a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Additional details

• SALARY: $75,000-85,000
• BENEFITS INCLUDE:
  • Health and Dental Plans
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Time
  • 401K Matching
• TRAVEL: Minimal overnight travel (