BRAND MANAGER - ZIPP AND TIME

$95,000 - $95,000/Yr

Sram - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

Social Assistance

About the position

The Brand Manager at SRAM is responsible for leading the development and execution of the overall brand promotion strategy in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role aims to enhance brand value for customers and involves managing a high-performing team to align product messaging with the company's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high performing team to execute on the brand vision globally
• Accountable for product messaging and naming aligned with the mission, identity and core values
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams and external agencies to meet objectives
• Manage brand promotional budget
• Co-develop strategy for ambassador and athlete programs
• Contribute to the Lean Product Development Process
• Identify new marketing strategies and campaigns to promote the brand
• May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or equivalent experience
• 10 years of experience in Marketing or similar field
• 3 years directly managing a team or related management experience
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute global brand strategies
• Exceptional communication skills - written, oral and live in front of an audience
• Excellent organization and time management skills; able to balance and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence teams in a cross-functional, global workplace
• Budget analysis and planning
• Knowledge of global bike industry
• Knowledge of print and digital marketing
• E-commerce experience highly desired
• Proficient with MS Office
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite applications
• Ability to manage spending in line with corporate financial and strategic targets
• Ability to link market research to data analysis to marketing campaign effectiveness

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the bike industry
• Familiarity with brand ambassador programs
• Experience with digital marketing campaigns

Benefits

• Annual corporate bonus based on company and individual performance
• Supportive benefits to attract, develop, and engage team members