Califia Farms

Associate Brand Manager / Brand Manager

Califia Farms$100K — $140K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience in brand marketing or related field for Associate Brand Manager
  • 3-4 years of progressive brand management experience for Brand Manager
  • Strong analytical skills to leverage market data for business recommendations
  • Demonstrated project management skills for managing multiple priorities
  • Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with a passion for brand building and results-driven strategies

Responsibilities

  • Analyze market data to identify brand growth opportunities
  • Lead cross-functional teams in executing innovation and commercialization initiatives
  • Develop project timelines for key business initiatives
  • Translate insights into actionable recommendations
  • Support marketing programs to drive brand awareness and performance
  • Collaborate with Sales to develop marketing assets
  • Contribute to portfolio strategy and business planning

Benefits

  • Eligibility to enroll in employee benefits program
  • Participation in company bonus program
Full Job Description
Overview

Califia Farms is seeking a talented brand marketer to join our Brand Management team. We are open to filling this position at either the Associate Brand Manager or Brand Manager level, depending on the selected candidate’s relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities and readiness to assume the scope of the role.

 

At either level, this individual will translate consumer, category and business insights into strategies and initiatives that build our brands and drive sustainable growth. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners across Insights, Sales, Finance, Innovation, R&D, Operations and Creative.

 

This hybrid position requires on-site work at our corporate office in the DTLA Arts District Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. 

Responsibilities
  • Analyze category, consumer, competitive, and business performance data to identify opportunities and support brand growth
  • Lead cross-functional teams to execute innovation, commercialization, and brand-building initiatives from concept through launch
  • Develop and manage project timelines to ensure successful execution of key business initiatives
  • Translate consumer, market, and competitive insights into actionable business recommendations
  • Support packaging development, marketing programs, and commercialization activities that drive awareness, trial, and in-market performance
  • Collaborate with Sales and other partners to develop effective selling materials and marketing assets
  • Contribute to portfolio strategy, business planning, and brand-building initiatives designed to achieve revenue and growth objectives
Qualifications

Position Level & Experience

 

Associate Brand Manager

Candidates considered at the Associate Brand Manager level will typically bring 1-2 years of relevant experience in brand marketing, consumer marketing, innovation, insights or a related CPG discipline. At this level, the individual will independently lead defined projects and workstreams while contributing to broader brand strategy and planning.

 

Brand Manager

Candidates considered at the Brand Manager level will typically bring 3-4 years of progressive brand management or closely related CPG marketing experience. At this level, the individual will assume greater ownership of brand strategy, annual planning, business performance, cross-functional leadership and major innovation or commercialization initiatives.

 

Qualifications & Skills

  • MBA preferred, not required
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage consumer, syndicated, panel, sales, and market data to identify opportunities and drive business recommendations
  • Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to support innovation, commercialization, packaging, and marketing initiatives
  • Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for building brands, understanding consumers, and driving business results

 

The final title, scope and compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills and demonstrated readiness for the level of responsibility.

 

Anticipated Associate Brand Manager base salary range: $100,000 - $120,000Anticipated Brand Manager base salary range: $125,000 - $140,000

 

As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to enroll in Califia’s employee benefits program. You may also be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program which may be subject to change. 

 

About Califia Farms

Califia Farms is a leading producer of plant-based beverages and dairy alternatives. The company was founded in 2010 by Greg Steltenpohl, a pioneer in the organic juice industry. Califia Farms' products are made from non-GMO, sustainably sourced ingredients and are free from dairy, soy, gluten, and carrageenan. The company's product line includes almond milk, oat milk, cold brew coffee, and juice blends. Califia Farms is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Learn more about Califia Farms
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2010

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