Calphalon Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco, Coleman, Oster, Rubbermaid, Sharpie and Yankee Candle - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact-supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day. 

The Calphalon brand has a 60-year legacy in culinary expertise spanning from cookware, cutlery, bakeware, and more. Our objective is to help home chefs and entertainers prep with precision and cook with care, so every dish becomes something worth sharing.

Position Summary:

The Associate Brand Manager position on Calphalon will support the development and execution of strategic brand initiatives that drive brand growth and maximize value share. The role is a critical team member responsible for utilizing data and insights to build marketing and business plans that deliver on financial goals.

• Collaborate across all key functions and be recognized as a leader in driving the cross functional team and agenda - Sales, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Distribution, Customer Service, IT, Finance, HR, Legal - as well as centralized support teams to drive profitable sales for the Calphalon brand
• Conduct analysis regularly to understand why business lines are delivering or under delivering and providing recommendations to improve brand performance
• Manage several brand projects and ensure delivery on time and in full
• Support US annual brand planning work and growth opportunities in expansion markets

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead key innovation development projects, ensuring delivery on time and in full.
• Be a true steward and power user of the data. Monitor and analyze brand performance metrics, competitive activities, market trends, and consumer feedback to assess the core business, promotions, and other brand initiatives.
• Connect and understand multiple data sources and utilize them to drive business improvement recommendations.
• Identifies gaps in marketplace understanding and leads analyses to fill these gaps.
• Prepare reports and presentations, including monthly brand reports, to communicate key findings and recommendations to the Senior Brand Manager and senior management.
• Owns key new product development (NPD) projects and drives commercialization through stage gate process.
• Lead development of creative assets for product launches.
• Supports creation of sell-in materials to support U.S. launches.
• Exhibit strong collaboration with cross functional partners.

Required Experience/Qualifications:

• A four-year college degree
• 2+ years of prior experience in brand management, marketing, or related roles is preferred.
• Desire to function as a business owner and a passion for brand management. Demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Strong understanding of marketing principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and develop insights.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing analytics tools.
• Up to 10% travel potential.
• Fluent in English.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer's, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.