Associate Brand Manager

We are seeking an Associate Brand Manager to join our Marketing team in St. Louis Park, MN. This role partners closely with Brand Managers, Sales, and cross-functional teams to drive business growth through data-driven insights, shopper marketing, commercial execution, and brand activation initiatives across a portfolio of dairy and beverage brands.  Join us and help shape the growth of trusted brands through strategic marketing, innovation, and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze syndicated, consumer, and shopper data to develop business reviews and growth recommendations.
• Monitor brand performance and provide insights to optimize marketing initiatives.
• Lead shopper marketing programs, customer activations, events, and trade shows.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify growth opportunities and support key retail partnerships.
• Coordinate cross-functional execution of new product launches, commercialization efforts, and point-of-sale materials.
• Serve as a liaison between Sales and Marketing to ensure alignment and timely execution of business priorities.
• Support licensed brand partnerships and maintain relationships with agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage brand standards, messaging, and visual identity across marketing initiatives.
• Partner with forecasting, inventory, and production teams to support product availability and minimize obsolescence.
• Ensure all branding activities comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in brand marketing, trade marketing, category management, sales, or a related field.
• Experience working with syndicated data sources such as Nielsen or Circana.
• Strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications or licenses may be required during employment.

Benefits:

• Health and Welfare benefits begin 1st of the month after start date
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Service recognition and employee rewards
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Work for dairy farm families

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans