Brand Manager

We’re partnering with a major global confectionery leader as they expand into an exciting new product category and this role sits at the center of that innovation journey. If you’re energized by turning insights into breakthrough ideas and bringing new products to life, this is a rare opportunity to make a visible impact on a globally recognized brand!

As Brand Manager, you’ll help build and launch the innovation pipeline within the sugar confection space, blending consumer insights, creativity, and cross-functional leadership to deliver high-profile product launches.

Location: Hybrid – Parsippany, NJ (3 days onsite) need to be local to the office

Start: Contract through August 2026 (extension possible)

Industry: Global confectionery & packaged goods leader

• Lead innovation development and commercialization for upcoming product launches
• Leverage syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen) to spot trends, identify white space, and unlock growth opportunities
• Apply category expertise in treat and impulse spaces to shape strategy
• Build brand activation plans, shopper strategies, and compelling sell-in stories
• Collaborate cross-functionally with PMO, Sales, Category, Trade, Creative, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Own project management, vendor setup, asset delivery, and launch readiness
• Partner with internal teams and agencies on creative development and communications

• 5-8 years of food or beverage brand marketing experience
• Hands-on familiarity with syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen)
• Strong innovation commercialization and project management skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic mindset with sharp analytical and storytelling abilities

• Experience across food, beverage, or e-commerce channels
• Budget management and forecasting exposure
• Background in global or upstream marketing

Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

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