Brand Manager

DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a global, purpose-led, science-based company active in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM’s purpose is to create brighter lives for all. DSM addresses with its products and solutions some of the world’s biggest challenges while simultaneously creating economic, environmental and societal value for all its stakeholders – customers, employees, shareholders, and society at large. DSM delivers innovative solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company was founded in 1902 and is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. 

More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

We are #hiring at i-Health for:

Brand Manager

Location: Cromwell, CT

Find your passion here

Is the idea of working on growing brands something that appeals to you?  We seek a well-rounded Brand Manager to work on one of our core brands at i-Health and help grow our business in North America, an individual that will drive brand profitability and sales through development of brand strategies, marketing plans, commercial innovation, and management of brand spend.

It’s a big job – are you ready for something new and exciting? Come help us create value for the end customers and showcase the scientifically backed brands of i-Health, a subsidiary of DSM.  You’ll report directly to the Senior Director Marketing.

You’ll be responsible to:

• Ability to develop brand strategy for CPG products, based on understanding of consumer profiles, customer business needs and retail environment, to deliver brand success (sales and profit objectives).
• Drive all strategic activities that support brand objectives including annual planning, advertising development, new product launches and packaging.Business acumen and financial skills are needed to manage the P&L, evaluate risk versus opportunity for spending against marketing budget and manage budgets.
• Must be able to synthesize data from multiple sources and identify key trends driving business performance and implications
• Forecast and develop annual budget, oversee and manage spend.
• Solid understanding of Operations, R&D and Regulatory environment (how product is made, product formulation, development of claims and clinical research) to ensure continued product improvement and support Global team development of new product pipeline.  
• Partnership with Global team to maintain consistent pipeline of growth initiatives in the brand portfolio
• Must have a high level of familiarity with competitive CPG environment to ensure marketing techniques and Brand positioning remain current and effective within the marketplace.
• Building and maintenance of a network of internal and external contacts/sources is important to deliver Brand success. Understanding of in-house and outside support services; creative, media buying, PR, digital capabilities.
• Research and anticipate category and market trends to develop and execute annual and long-range business plan, including solid analyses that support overall brand recommendations.
• Partner with Sales team on annual planning and trade presentations via participation in sales calls to retailers, trade show attendance.

Get the reward to match your passion

Working for i-Health, a division of DSM, means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance. 

At DSM, we Do Something Meaningful.

What we look for in you:

We want a team player who is looking for a challenge, eager to step up, take responsibility and become part of the North America Marketing team.  Someone who can drive results and influence cross-functionally will be successful in the role.  Help us build awareness in the external market for our innovative product portfolio and create value for our customers and the consumer.

If you can work collaboratively with diverse functions and team members, you are welcome here. If you’re passionate about health and wellness and getting the best out of people without hierarchy, we need you here – we want you here. 

Would it motivate you to be part of an organization that focuses on health and wellness with stunning science and making bold progress?  This is YOUR opportunity!

This position is eligible for the DSM Hybrid Working model, spending 2-3 days in the Cromwell, CT office and the remaining weekdays at a home office in the greater NY/Hartford/greater Boston metro area that is commutable to Cromwell, CT.

What we like to see in your experience:

• BS/BA and MBA degree required.
• 5 years experience CPG Brand Marketing (Brand Manager)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to present internally and externally.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of brand management/marketing.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills required.
• Broad knowledge of industry, in-depth knowledge of CPG products, packaging, and competitive marketplace
• Required travel of up to 15% (domestic and internationally) to attend consumer research/focus groups, trade shows and/or customer meetings.

How to apply and what to expect in our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by sending us your Resume and Cover letter in English via the career portal (www.dsm.com/careers)

Pre-employment screenings are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when further information is required.  In the Recruitment process, we will use the Occupational Personality Questionnaire to provide insight on your learning adaptability, preferred operating style and motivation for this position.

About i-Health, a division of DSM – Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

i-Health, Inc. – a wholly owned subsidiary of DSM Nutritional Products – is a global consumer health and wellness company with main offices located in Cromwell, CT. We develop, market and distribute branded products that support health and wellness. We are found in most major mass, club, drug, grocery and specialty stores in the United States; and are currently expanding internationally. Our dedication to quality is a commitment solidly backed by quality ingredients, stringent quality control measures and continuous improvement through research and innovation. We believe in best-in-class formulations and rely on strong science to support our brands.

Learn more about us: https://www.dsmihealth.com/

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.