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Brand Manager, Starbar Fly Control


Company : Central Garden & Pet Company


Location : Phoenix, AZ


Created : 2025-10-27


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: ID : JV-1589KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:- In partnership with the Director of Marketing, develop business objectives and marketing plans and campaigns for the assigned brand portfolio, reflecting the overall corporate goals; seamlessly executing the marketing plans to deliver against the brand, financial and share objectives todrive awareness, engagement, and loyalty- Successfully implement brand strategies and tactics for the annual marketing plan; lead the development of brand assets, including visual identity, tone of voice, and storytelling; Oversee content creation for websites, social media, email, and sales enablement tools- Drive brand performance and optimization; Monitor brand performance metrics (e.g., awareness, perception, engagement) and report on ROI; Continuously refine strategies based on data and feedback- Lead the eCommerce strategy and execution across key digital platforms by optimizing product listings, pricing, and brand content; driving SEO/SEM and promotional campaigns; monitoring online performance metrics and collaborating with internal and agency partners to enhance visibility, engagement, and overall channel profitability.- Providing P&L management for the brand, working with Sales Operations & Capabilities on weekly sales forecasts, pricing strategies, identifying margin improvements, and monitoring marketing expenditures- Furnishing business analysis for the market including sales program evaluations, market research and insights; conduct market analysis to understand customer behavior, industry trends, and competitive positioning; Translate insights into actionable brand initiatives and campaigns; Provide regular status reports to their manager and/or the Leadership Team- Providing the field sales force with marketing and programing tools to assist with their demand creation needs throughout the distribution channel, such as sales training presentations, marketing collateral, new product launch materials, and annual customer programs- Representing the assigned portfolio as Brand Champion within company and industry, such as attending various industry events including consumer and trade shows, customer training meetings, and industry forums- Partner with Sales Operations & Capabilities- - To manage internal resources, assuring efficient execution of projects, including championing and managing new product launches for assigned brands - Work with production schedulers, the plants, the warehouse, and quality control to ensure the best possible quality and the least possible back orders - Working with customer service team to ensure accurate implementation of sales programsQUALIFICATIONS:- 35 years of experience in brand management, marketing, or product management (CPG or B2B experience strongly preferred)- Experience in developing and executing integrated marketing plans and managing cross-functional initiatives- Familiarity with digital marketing, e-commerce, or CRM platforms a plus- Experience managing a P&L and understanding ways to improve business profitability- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)- Exceptional project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams- Must be creative and possess excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills- Proficient in analyzing/leveraging Sales and Financial data and persuasively presenting findings- Experience in presenting to management and sales organizations - Self-motivator able to deliver satisfactory work under limited supervisionMINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:- Bachelors degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university, marketing candidates strongly preferred- Must have at least 3 years of consumer packaged goods marketing or brand management experienceWORK ENVIRONMENT:- This position is based in a quiet, professional (but not stuffy), corporate office environment in Phoenix, AZ.- Overnight travel approximately 20%: frequent car and airline travel; hotel sleep accommodations.- Attendance at National and State trade meetings; presentations for product training and teammeetingsBENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFree Life and Disability InsuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionarycontributionPaid vacation, holidays and sick timeEmployee Assistance ProgramAccess to thousands of free online coursesDiscounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and moreEducation Assistance (both