Associate Brand Manager (CPG)

Our client, a leading consumer brand in the pet care space, is looking for an Associate Brand Manager to join their team, full-time.

This role will report to the Brand Director and is based in Burlington, MA, with an onsite schedule of 4 days per week and remote Fridays. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate, relocation package is provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Develop a strong understanding of the consumer, category, brand, and product portfolio.
- Analyze multiple data sources to track brand performance and category trends and translate findings into actionable insights.
- Identify new growth opportunities within the dog treats and pet food categories using consumer insights, data, and market observations.
- Help develop a consumer insight-driven innovation pipeline.
- Lead cross-functional teams and projects to execute new product launches and go-to-market strategies.
- Support annual brand planning, including marketing campaigns, new product launches, promotions, merchandising, and distribution opportunities.
- Use knowledge of consumers, competitors, and category trends to drive continued brand growth.
- Contribute to broader brand management and business growth initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

- 1-2 years of post-MBA CPG Brand Management experience OR 2 years of CPG Brand Management experience without an MBA.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
- Proficiency with Nielsen or IRI.
- Experience analyzing consumer, category, and brand performance data.
- Strong creative eye with experience in packaging and marketing asset development.
- Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and collaborate effectively across departments.
- Consumer-first mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Positive, pragmatic approach to challenges and opportunities.

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

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For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.This is a new role.

This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 09/20/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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