About this Associate Brand Manager role at fairlife
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.
A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.
To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.
job purpose:
The Associate Brand Manager “ABM” will have the opportunity to grow and develop their marketing and general management skills in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture. This individual will support the execution of set strategies for the Core Power and Nutrition Plan brands within the fairlife portfolio.
responsibilities:
- Brand Strategy & Execution
- Manage business and competitive performance measurement and analytics, as well as lead performance reviews with cross-functional team
- Leverage syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen/IRI), research, and performance metrics to track brand health, draw conclusions and make informed recommednations
- Ensure consistency of brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity across consumer facing touchpoints (website, organic social, retailer media, etc.)
- Project Management
- Lead multiple cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, supply chain, operations etc.) in development and execution of key brand projects, including packaging commercialization
- Financial Management
- Manage brand budgets, forecast marketing spend, and ensure timely payment of invoices
skills/qualifications required:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 1-2 years’ experience in brand or product management preferred
- Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation abilities
- Strong project management skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- A clear understanding of general marketing principals
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs
- Can do attitude and ability to adapt quickly
how fairlife nourishes you:
At fairlife, we believe in better — and that includes how we support our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and wellbeing resources designed to support you physically, emotionally, socially, and financially, both in and out of work.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective day one!
- Supplemental health plans (hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness insurance)
- Paid Time Off to recharge and support work-life balance
- Paid parental leave & adoption assistance (up to $10,000)
- Parental support & family care benefits, including childcare resources and lactation support
- 401(k) to support retirement planning with up to 9% in employer match
- Wellness reimbursement (up to $500 for qualified wellbeing expenses)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for emotional wellbeing and work-life support
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Employer HSA funding (for HDHP participants)
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $10,000) and student loan repayment ($200/month)
- Learning & development programs to unlock your full potential
- Rewards & recognition, matching gifts, free product, and Business Resource Groups
fairlife’s nour!sh program is designed to meet you where you are — supporting your individual wellbeing journey while enabling you to do your best work every day.
position location: Chicago, IL
reports to: Senior Brand Manager
travel requirements: <10%
exempt vs. nonexempt: exempt
*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email careers@fairlife.com.
For Recruitment Agencies
At fairlife, we manage the majority of our hiring internally through our dedicated Talent Acquisition team, which is actively engaged in direct candidate sourcing. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach by our team.
As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.
Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.
