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. **Qualifications** * 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