Brand Manager

Job Description Job Description The Brand Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive brand awareness, consistency, and loyalty across all touchpoints for the WonderFold core business. This role focuses on building a cohesive brand identity, managing marketing campaigns, and ensuring all communications align with the brand's core values and vision.

Additionally, the Brand Manager takes ownership of planning and executing brand events, handling logistics to ensure impactful and seamless experiences. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with strong project management skills, a passion for storytelling, and a deep understanding of consumer behavior and market trends. Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Brand Strategy & Planning: Define and implement brand strategies that align with the company's business objectives and overall growth plans. Drive the development of annual brand plans, including marketing objectives, key initiatives and budget allocation.

Lead alignment with the Sr Leadership team on marketing plans including socializing with the larger marketing team to ensure full alignment on the plan for executing. Be the voice of marketing in all collaboration sessions with design, sales, customer service, studio, creative development etc. ensuring that WonderFold's brand positioning, value proposition and core target are being represented. Lead and inspire agency partners to deliver plans, programs and executions that are aligned with marketing objectives.

Market Research & Consumer Insights: Utilize consumer research, loyalty data, competitive intelligence, and industry trends to identify growth opportunities, gaps and insights to enrich marketing plans and tactics. Analyze market dynamics to inform product development, pricing strategies, and promotional tactics.

Brand Activation & Campaign Management: Oversee the creation and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels (digital, print, streaming, social media, etc.). Collaborate with creative teams, media agencies, and external partners to ensure compelling brand communications and impactful activations. Lead new product launches and ensure successful go-to-market strategies.

Plan, organize, and execute brand events, product launches, and activations. Manage all event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, and on-site setup. Performance Tracking & Reporting:

Measure and analyze the effectiveness of brand campaigns and initiatives using KPIs, sales data, and market feedback. Regularly report on brand health, market performance, and ROI to senior leadership, providing actionable insights and recommendations. Budget & Resource Management:

Manage the brand's marketing budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources for maximum ROI. Ensure that all initiatives stay within budget and deliver against financial targets. Leadership & Team Development:

Mentor and guide junior brand managers and marketing team members to foster growth and ensure alignment with brand objectives. Required Skills/Abilities: Proficiency with Google Suite or related software.

Proven track record of successfully managing brand campaigns and events. Strong understanding of brand positioning, storytelling, and consumer behavior. Exceptional project management and organizational skills.

Proficiency in digital marketing tools, analytics platforms, and creative software. Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Creative thinker with a strategic mindset.

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Collaborative team player with a passion for building impactful brand experiences.

High level of adaptability and resourcefulness. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred). 5 years of experience in brand management, marketing, or a related role. CPG experience preferred.