Brand Manager Innovation

We're hiring our first Associate Brand Manager — a commercially rigorous, analytically sharp operator that has creative, strategic ideas and can execute flawlessly. You'll work directly with the Director of Brand & Innovation and own the connective tissue that holds our brand, sales, innovation, activation and commercialization work together. Why OM ?At OM, we're on a mission to bring the power of functional mushrooms to people everywhere. As a leader in the wellness industry, we combine science, innovation, and nature to create products that support healthier lives. Joining OM means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team where your contributions make a direct impact on our growth, our customers, and the future of the category While qualified candidates from all locations are encouraged to apply, candidates located in the Chicago, IL area will be prioritize d. Job Descripti • on Business management and planning — understand the trends and translate them into decisi • onsInnovation, NPD pipeline and P&L support — help manage and advance the product development roadmap from concept to sh • elfCommercialization — own the cross-functional process that gets new products to market on time and on br • iefPackaging development — manage design and regulatory review cycles with precis • ionCross-functional coordination — serve as the connective tissue between R&D, Regulatory, Ops, and external partn • ersSupport brand activation & innovation launch planning with the Digital Marketing Mana • gerRetailer & sales support — arm the sales team with the tools and materials they need to win at sh • elfHelp monitor competitive activity and performance and market trends and action against these insig hts Requirem • ents3–5 years of CPG brand management experience; DTC, health, wellness, or food background strongly prefe • rredExceptional project man • agerNaturally cross-functional — you earn trust fast and know how to get things • doneGap spotter — you notice what's missing before anyone asks, and you show up with a point of view on how to fi • x itAnalytically strong — you're comfortable in the data and can translate findings into a clear action • planBuilder mindset — you've worked in an entrepreneurial environment before and thr • ivedProven launch track record — you've successfully taken an innovation from brief to market and can walk us through how Benefits & • PerksCompetitive compensation and bonus opportun • itiesMedical, Dental, and Vision Insu • rance401(k) with Company Safe Harbor Contrib • utionPaid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick • LeavePaid Parental • LeaveCompany-Paid Life and Disability Insu • ranceEmployee Assistance Program • (EAP)Professional development and career growth opportun • itiesEmployee discounts on OM pro ducts