Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience in brand management or related field, preferably in grocery or natural products., Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data from SPINS, Nielsen, and Power BI., Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a focus on building relationships., Proficient in MS Office applications and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and execute business plans for manufacturer partners to drive brand growth.

Oversee new item launches, promotions, and other key business drivers.

Analyze sales data and market trends to inform strategic decisions.

Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective communication and project execution.

Job description

National Brand Manager (Grocery)

Works Remotely

Note: We are currently unable to accept applications from candidates based in California or Washington

PRESENCE is a national, natural products broker and service provider that was born from a desire to work in a progressive, vibrant and environmentally conscious industry while building communicative partnerships with other like-minded companies. We are passionate about taking better care of the planet and ourselves, we have high energy, strong standards, strategic vision and are committed to making natural and organic products the standard again. We love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being.

A little about this role:

The National Brand Manager is the point of contact and liaison between our manufacturer partners and our sales teams. This is a dynamic position requiring the ability to focus on ongoing goals, objectives and management of the details associated with day to day retail sales overall and business development across all channels of business.

A day in the life:

Brand Development and Activity– As the National Brand Manager, you will take ownership and strategically manage your business by developing, executing and evaluating business plans for our manufacturer partners. You are responsible for creating and leading overall processes, day to day operations and coordinating strategic development and tactical execution. Overseeing new item launches, item changes of all kinds, promotions, innovation, displays, seasonal in and outs, recalls, and any other key drivers of business with our brands and the Presence sales teams.
Strategic Expertise – you must be a high-performing individual with the ability to influence change. Capable in both the strategic aspects as well as the hands-on execution on building and growing brands. Create forward thinking relationships and business plans to maximize national sales while overseeing budgets and strategy with business owners and C-level executives.
Analytics – knowing your business and opportunities is an essential piece of driving sales and leading the teams strategically. Understanding, analyzing and presenting data such as SPINS, Nielsen, Power BI, store level void reports and distributor data is important to manage, monitor and utilize.
Communication is key – you are expected to have value-added, solution-oriented, positive and timely communication (both internally and externally). This dynamic position requires working in partnership with all departments, executive leadership as well as our vendor partners at all levels.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Projects and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice due to our business, industry, and/or market changes. Additional travel may be required for industry tradeshows and/or company meetings and events.

What we are looking for:

INTERNAL Candidates: RSM, AE, or Specialist experience preferred
Dependable, extroverted, diplomatic person, able to problem-solve successfully with a wide variety of people and issues
Regular and predictable attendance is required
Knowledge and interest of the natural products/brands and retail landscape is a plus
Proficient computer (MS Office applications) and data-mining skills
Flexibility to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
Strong selling and presentation/public speaking skills
Ability to read, understand and evaluate SPINS and Nielsen Data
Ability to manage time and deadlines
Ability to lift 35lbs
Ability to travel (approximately 25%)