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POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for developing and executing the brand strategy aligned with customer and market needs to deliver profitable growth and increase market share of assigned multi-country, multi-brand and multiplatform brand(s). Lead feasibility process for new products. Certain areas will also have licensing responsibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develop and implement overall marketing vision and strategy for assigned area(s)/brand(s) to meet and exceed company objectives; manage Brand(s), Product Line(s) and Product P&L(s)
- Define Brand positioning & product lines based on market preferences; ensure information is kept up to date as market and consumers evolve
- Define consumer’s segment, by having a deep understanding of consumer attitudes and lifestyles, including but not limited to, providing relevant Inputs for consumer and product Insights, problem to be solved, processes and best Marketing practices; ensure information is kept up to date as market and consumers evolve
- Develop the annual Brand Plan(s) using qualitative and quantitative data; develop strategies, define goals and tactical actions
- Execute marketing plan(s) and ensure consistent brand image throughout all product lines, promotional materials, events, etc.
- Develop advertising campaigns, ensures traditional and digital advertising / communication aligns with strategy
- Manage the strategic relationship with Advertising agencies, including selection and negotiation of contracts; ensure vendors meet service level agreements
- Develop, prioritize and track brand(s) performance metrics; recommend and implement targeted enhancements, including but not limited to Market Share, Brand equity, brand awareness, advertising impact and purchase funnel with Brand Loyalty
- Lead Product Development after the design thinking process; specially ensuring the production and business feasibility e.g. production capacity, margin, and product performance and ensure the development the Ready to Market product deck.
- Ensure market trends, market dynamics, completive set and product elasticity behavior is analyzed; ensure pricing strategy meets margin objectives
- Provide leadership of team, talent attraction and retention, performance management; implement succession planning, development and promotion plans
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or related field or equivalent experience
- Eight (8) years of progressive brand management experience
- Four (4) years of progressive consumer-packaged goods experience
- Four (4) years of management / supervisory experience
License/Certifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish reading, writing & speaking
- Master's Degree in Business Administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA’s)
- Ability to lead business planning process with knowledge of P&L dynamics; proven project management skills
- Proven experience with consumer insight development
- Ability to identify complex problems, review information to collaborate and develop options then implement solutions
- Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
- Ability to build professional relationships with cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
- Proven negotiation skills with the ability to produce quality vendor services
- Proficient with Microsoft office, including skills with Outlook, Word and PowerPoint with advanced Excel skills
- Proven project management skills
- Demonstrated business acumen with knowledge and understanding of business issues, priorities, goals, and strategy
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, standing and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling he use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone
BENEFITS
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 days paid time off, paid parental leave, paid holidays, & state mandated sick time, if applicable
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Sigma provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Sigma complies with applicable federal, state and locals’ laws, including fair employment practices and equal employment opportunity when conducting recruiting and hiring, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- brand management: 8 years (Preferred)
- consumer packaged goods: 4 years (Preferred)
- management: 4 years (Preferred)
Language:
- bilingual English and Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote