Job Title: Brand Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)
Reports To: Director of Brand Marketing
Compensation: $115,000 - $145,000 + bonus

What You'll Own & Impact

Brand Strategy & Marketing Communications
• Support execution of integrated marketing plans that strengthen brand awareness and consumer engagement
• Identify emerging marketing trends, technologies, and consumer opportunities that can drive brand growth
• Partner with agency teams to execute marketing communications, content initiatives, influencer programs, and campaign activations
• Lead creative review processes to ensure consistency across all brand touchpoints

Shopper Marketing & Commercial Activation
• Partner closely with Sales teams to ensure marketing initiatives support commercial objectives and customer needs
• Lead Go-To-Market planning for new product launches, distribution gains, and strategic retail initiatives
• Develop and execute shopper marketing programs designed to increase trial, conversion, and in-store velocity
• Communicate marketing priorities and activation plans across internal stakeholders

Packaging, Innovation & Retail Execution
• Manage packaging updates, optimization projects, and brand refresh initiatives
• Lead development of retail display programs and merchandising solutions in partnership with Sales teams
• Support innovation efforts by collaborating with cross-functional partners throughout the product development process

Consumer Insights & Product Quality
• Monitor consumer sentiment, competitive activity, and marketplace trends to identify opportunities and risks
• Conduct product reviews and competitive evaluations to ensure Archer products remain differentiated and relevant
• Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to support product optimization and continuous improvement initiatives
• Translate consumer feedback into actionable recommendations for the business

Cross-Functional Leadership & Budget Management
• Serve as a key connector between Marketing, Sales, Finance, R&D, and Operations teams
• Manage marketing budgets and support monthly forecasting, tracking, and financial reviews
• Lead resolution and communication around consumer service issues impacting the brand
• Drive alignment across teams to ensure successful execution of strategic priorities

What Sets You Apart
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required
• 5+ years of experience in Brand Management, Consumer Marketing, or related CPG disciplines
• Experience within food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods industries strongly preferred
• Proven success managing integrated marketing programs and agency relationships
• Experience supporting product innovation, packaging initiatives, and shopper marketing programs
• Strong understanding of retail, consumer behavior, and brand-building principles
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and evaluating business performance
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who thrives in high-growth, entrepreneurial organizations

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

Impact: Help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing brands in the meat snack category
Visibility: Work directly with Sales, Finance, R&D, agency partners, and executive leadership
Ownership: Lead meaningful initiatives that influence brand growth and business performance
Culture: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and action-oriented environment
Benefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Apply Today

If you're ready to help drive brand growth, innovation, and consumer engagement at a high-growth CPG company, we'd love to meet you.

To learn more about Archer Meat Snacks, visit www.archerjerky.com