Position Title: Brand Director
Department: Marketing
Location: Portland, OR or Remote
Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Reports to: CEO
Worker Category: Full-Time
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Bonus Eligibility: Annual EBITDA Bonus Plan
Position Summary: The Brand Director will lead Brew Dr.’s brand development to create iconic and beloved brands and beverages through insights, strategy, planning, orchestration, and measurement. The Brand Director will directly lead the multidisciplinary marketing team, indirectly lead the company’s cross-functional teams in service of the brand, and build strategic external agency and capability partnerships. Given the entrepreneurial dynamic of building a growing, values-driven, emerging B Corp brand, the Brand Director will be a strategic leader and hands-on player.
Job Responsibilities:
Consumer-first Strategy
Possess the curiosity to uncover and leverage compelling and empathetic consumer insights
Start with the consumer in everything we do
Build the brand, shape the portfolio, and execute campaigns for consumer relevance, delight, and receptivity.
Brand Management
Lead and execute the development and deployment of brand strategy across product marketing, retail marketing, digital marketing, and brand management, including deployment of strategy across the sales team.
Set clear and tangible goals (KPIs) to measure the success of marketing initiatives.
Ensure brand messaging and customer experience are consistent across all touchpoints, inclusive of retailer-facing decks.
Portfolio Development
Renovate and Innovate to constantly strengthen our product portfolio
Commercialization
Launch new and renovated products
Evaluate channel-specific needs, identify business opportunities, and track new and existing item distribution and performance.
Effectively communicate and motivate the Sales Team by delivering clear and compelling brand strategies and selling materials, including the development of retailer strategies, not just channel strategies.
Be the brand's voice and an expert on the category at key retailer meetings.
Partner with Sales to develop channel strategies and drive growth at key customers, including implications and actions across the “5Ps.”
Integrated Campaign Development & Execution
Turn insights into ideas.
Bring ideas to life on-brand and across the senses through compelling content & experiences.
Ensure activations are relevant, attention-worthy, and memorable to build lasting relationships.
Lead planning and execution of media strategy across all platforms (paid, owned, earned)
Analytics & Measurement
Develop experiential marketing/PR/digital marketing plans
Provide syndicated data insights that can be leveraged in selling materials, including retailer-facing decks, with a focus on category and brand performance insights.
Continuously analyze the competitive environment and consumer trends to ensure the company’s marketing strategy is competing effectively
Leadership
Provide hands-on direction and leadership to develop an engaged team.
Lead x-disciplinary and x-capability agency relationships.
Be a valued member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) by bringing forward meaningful insights, ensuring cross-functional alignment on key brand decisions, and having a strong grasp on total company goals.
Qualifications & Experience:
10+ years of relevant brand experience (CPG experience and knowledge preferred)
Creative thinker who can champion the brand and bring it to life
Proven ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams directly and indirectly
Team player who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively present with confidence
Strong analytical skills, problem-solving, and financial/business understanding
Demonstrated experience in Brand Strategy, Insights, Integrated Campaign Development & Execution, Media Strategy & Planning, Content Creation, Analytics, & Measurement
Experience working with and managing outside agencies.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Commitment to our BCorp Values:
This position involves integrating sustainable practices and supporting initiatives that align with our B Corporation certification, ensuring we meet our commitment to social and environmental responsibility through every aspect of our work.
Statement of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:
Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels respected, accepted, and valued. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that embraces different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. We will continuously review our company policies and hiring practices to foster a fair and equitable work culture.
Brew Dr. Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plans
FSA, Dependent Care, Transit Plans
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with 100% Vested Employer Match
Educational and Wellness Reimbursements
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability and Life/AD&D Insurance
Company Holidays and Floating Holidays
Paid Day off in your Birthday Month
Local Love Paid Volunteer Program
Charitable Donation Matching
Paid Parental Leave