Associate Brand Marketing Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious Associate Brand Manager to join our marketing team with a pivotal role in brand team operations, driving market growth, and enhancing brand equity. This role is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of the Outdoors Brand team operations and projects that are assigned by the organization. This includes directing the activities of team members, managing resources, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meets quality standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about brand operations with project management and are eager to contribute to our company's success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning and Document Management

• Develop project plans, define scope, set timelines, and manage resources for AOP (annual operating plans), annual Class/Winter Buy, and brand-related initiatives.
• Own and maintain brand team project documents, records, and files.
• Own and monitor brand team weekly project briefing, lead team meetings to identify areas of risk or opportunity.
• Own and maintain brand team social calendar, work with brand managers, agency partners and internal cross-functional teams to identify content strategies.
• May assist in the planning, development, and implementation of marketing campaigns/marketing materials to promote brand awareness and drive customer engagement.

Process Optimization & Performance

• Manage and track Outdoors brand budget expenses and ensure adherence to budget parameters.
• Develop and manage relationships with business partners to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Identify and implement improvements to brand-related processes and workflows.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of brand campaigns and initiatives.
• Ensure brand consistency and compliance with brand guidelines in all marketing materials and communications.
• Utilize market research and analysis to identify consumer trends, competitor activities, and market opportunities to support commercialization product development initiatives.

Stakeholder Management

• Work with cross-functional teams, COEs, agencies and other teams to align on brand strategies and project execution.
• Follow our WoW (ways of working process) and coordinate stakeholder alignment meetings.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, utilizing strong project management skills to engage and communicate project status, manage expectations, and address any issues that arise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in brand management, marketing, or related field
• Familiarity with project management, data sharing, marketing automation tools and CRM software such as Monday.com, HubSpot, Box, OneDrive, SharePoint
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and familiarity with marketing analytics tools (Tableau)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

Company Description:

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Additional Information:

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $55,000 USD - $88,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations:

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