Swisher International, Inc

Marketing Director, Brand Management

Swisher International, Inc • $125K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Marketing, Business Admin, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in brand management or general management within consumer packaged goods
  • Experience in scaling large-scale and emerging brands
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage P&L
  • Familiarity with convenience store, mass retail, and omnichannel strategies
  • Deep expertise in consumer insights and brand positioning
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with storytelling capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement brand strategies aligned with company goals
  • Manage financial planning and forecasting for brand portfolio
  • Lead brand positioning and marketing activation efforts
  • Drive innovation and product optimization with R&D
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing marketing team
  • Oversee tailored go-to-market strategies across various channels
  • Utilize consumer insights to inform product development and advertising

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective immediately
  • Generous 401(k) Plan
  • Defined Contribution Plan
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
The Marketing Director, Brand Management is responsible for leading the strategic direction, growth and profitability for a portfolio of brands within the company's broader brand ecosystem. This role is responsible for shaping long-term brand vision, showcasing deep consumer-centricity and creating breakthrough marketing programs. This is a hybrid position requiring a commitment to be onsite in Jacksonville, FL for a minimum of two weeks per month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement brand and business strategies for the product portfolio aligned with company objectives, market dynamics, and consumer trends
  • Own financial responsibility for the brand portfolio to include annual planning, forecasting, and delivery of revenue, profit, and share targets
  • Lead brand positioning, architecture, and marketing activation to build equity and engagement; manage relationships with influencers and other external marketing partners
  • Lead pipeline development in partnership with R&D to drive meaningful innovation and product optimization
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of professionals; foster a culture of collaboration, agility, and accountability
  • Oversee go-to-market strategies tailored for convenience store retail, digital platforms, and emerging channels; partner with sales to optimize distribution and pricing strategies
  • Champion consumer-centric thinking using insights and analytics to guide decisions on product development, advertising, and investment allocation
  • Serve as a senior cross-functional partner, collaborating with manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, legal, insights, and business analytics teams to ensure brand growth is sustainable and scalable
  • Lead, manage, and develop a team of Brand Managers and marketing professionals


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field; MBA strongly preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive brand management or general management experience in consumer packaged goods
  • Proven success in managing large-scale brands and scaling emerging brands
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing P&L
  • Strong familiarity with convenience store and mass merch retail, digital commerce, and omnichannel strategies
  • Expertise in consumer insights, brand positioning, and integrated marketing communications
  • Strong understanding of innovation lifecycle management, from concept to commercialization
  • Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate data into compelling narratives for executive audiences
  • Exceptional leadership, team development, and communication skills
  • Passion for innovation and building brands with cultural relevance
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities to include team development, internal and external stakeholder management, and strategic influence
  • Travel: 20-30% if local, 50% if remote


What We Offer

  • Base salary and bonus program
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance effective on date of hire
  • Generous 401(k) Plan
  • Defined Contribution Plan
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement


Official Contact Information

  • Website: Verify job listings and contact details on https://careers.swisher.com


Important: We will never contact you via Teams, Zoom, or Google Meets. If you qualify for an interview the proper meeting method will be shared with you beforehand. Confidential information should only be shared through secure methods outside of email.

About Swisher International, Inc

Swisher International, Inc is a tobacco company that produces cigars and smokeless tobacco products. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. Swisher International, Inc has a portfolio of brands such as Swisher Sweets, Optimo, and Kayak. The company has manufacturing facilities in Florida, West Virginia, and the Dominican Republic. In 2015, Swisher International, Inc was acquired by a group of investors led by Justin Kennedy.
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