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Brand Manager (1-3 years experience)

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$63,107
Cincinnati, Ohio
19 Hours Ago

The Brand Manager at Confidential Client is responsible for driving brand growth by developing and executing marketing strategies that resonate with consumer preferences. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision making, and leadership to manage brand vision and innovation, contributing to business success and consumer engagement.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Brand Manager to help lead consumer-focused brand strategies and drive measurable business results. You will act as a business owner for assigned brands and be responsible for developing and executing marketing plans that increase awareness, trial, repeat purchase, and long-term loyalty.

  • Define and own brand strategy, positioning, and annual marketing plans.
  • Use consumer and shopper insights, market data, and analytics to set priorities and measure performance.
  • Develop and execute integrated marketing programs across advertising, media, digital, in-store, and promotion.
  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Product Supply, and external agencies to launch innovations and deliver results.
  • Manage budgets and trade-offs to drive profitable brand growth.
  • Present recommendations to senior stakeholders and iterate based on feedback and metrics.

Your Role / Day-to-Day

You’ll work on high-impact initiatives from day one. Expect a fast-paced environment where you’ll lead projects across disciplines and take smart risks to grow the brand. This role requires strong analytical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to influence without direct authority.

  • Lead end-to-end marketing projects and coordinate with external partners.
  • Translate data and research into actionable strategy and activation plans.
  • Track and report performance against KPIs; optimize tactics to improve results.
  • Mentor more junior contributors where applicable and collaborate with peers to share best practices.

Who You Are / Qualifications

We’re looking for a rising marketing professional who is both strategic and hands-on.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (business, marketing, or related preferred)
  • 1–3 years of relevant brand management, product marketing, or related experience
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and commercial growth
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills
  • Comfortable with mobility/relocation as business needs and development opportunities arise

Starting Pay / Salary Range: $85,000 – $122,200 per year

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. Confidential Client participates in E-Verify. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. Confidential Client is dedicated to meeting the needs of applicants requesting an accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the online application process.


What We Offer

  • Responsibilities from Day 1 — meaningful brand work and clear ownership early in your career.
  • Recognition and ongoing training to build state-of-the-art marketing skills.
  • Continuous coaching and mentorship to support your development.
  • A collaborative, respectful environment that values diversity and work/life balance.
  • Strong long-term career pathways—many senior leaders come through brand roles.

Job Schedule: Full time
Job Number: R000159154
Job Segmentation: Entry Level


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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