Assistant Brand Manager (Ascent Protein)

Within our Ascent (ascentprotein.com) team located in Denver, we are looking for an Assistant Brand Manager (Internal Title: Marketing Planner) to help take our brand to the next level in the world of sports nutrition and beyond. This role is for someone who loves variety and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. From brand storytelling, packaging and public relations to social media and ambassador/influencer programs, the Assistant Brand Manager will play a hands-on role in bringing Ascent’s mission to life across every part of the brand experience.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $65,000 and $76,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Ascent’s mission to grow awareness and engagement by helping plan and execute brand campaigns that connect with athletes, families, and fitness communities!
• Build annual brand and go-to-market plans in partnership with the Brand Manager—managing timelines, assets, and coordination with Sales, R&D, and Operations.
• Support the design review process for graphics, packaging, and seasonal product updates.
• Bring seasonal launches to life through messaging, creative assets, and public relations outreach that capture the spirit of Ascent.
• Manage Ascent’s social media calendar—write engaging captions, post, and build community interactions across Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest.
• Track, analyze, and summarize content performance to help guide what comes next.
• Partner with influencers and ambassadors to create authentic, share-worthy content that reflects Ascent’s values and builds loyalty.
• Collaborate with our agency partners to develop social, video, and creative assets that inspire our audience.
• Work with the Brand Manager and Head of Insights on new product concepts—develop slides, visuals, and questionnaires that help shape what’s next for Ascent!
• Serve as the main contact for our PR agency, coordinating campaigns, product samples, and reviews for approval.
• Help prepare compelling pitch and retail sales decks that tell Ascent’s story clearly and visually.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years experience in a consumer-facing or CPG marketing role, such as a marketing coordinator, marketing specialist, assistant brand manager, or equivalent position with broad general marketing experience
• Proficiency in PowerPoint or similar presentation software with the ability to design and build clear, visually appealing decks.
• Basic familiarity with video creation tools (e.g., CapCut, Canva, or mobile editing apps).
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently and stay organized across moving parts.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• 1 year(s) managing social media channels for a B2B or B2C brand
• Experience with influencer platforms such as Grin and exposure to paid social campaigns.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite or similar creative tools for content editing.
• Knowledge of social analytics platforms and how to translate performance into actionable insights.
• A curious, improvement-minded approach to building connections and growing a brand that stands for quality and authenticity!

Candidates, please note: Finalists will be asked to share one example of a short-form social media video they’ve personally created for any brand or product, and one example of a presentation they’ve previously built (i.e. sell deck, pitch deck, brand/marketing campaign deck, product sell deck, etc.). These samples help us understand your creative approach and presentation skills—no new work for Ascent will be requested.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

While we review LinkedIn Easy Apply submissions and may reach out for an initial conversation, they are considered an inquiry rather than an official application. To be formally considered for this position, please apply directly at careers.leprinofoods.com