Sr Manager, Brand Management & Own Brand Packaging

Want to help pets live their best lives?

We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what's right for pets and people.

• Pet First - Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do.
• Foster the Fun - Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services.
• Let's Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success.

We're proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years - from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood - the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we're here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000 strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brand Strategy & Governance:Develop and maintain the brand's strategic framework, including positioning, architecture, voice, and visual identity guidelines. Establish and lead a brand governance process to ensure consistency across all consumer touchpoints.
• Consumer Insights & Analytics:Serve as the internal expert on our target consumer. Champion consumer research and leverage data analytics to uncover actionable insights that inform brand strategy, product innovation, and marketing communications.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:Partner with and influence leaders across Marketing, Merchandising, Product Development, and E-commerce to ensure brand strategies are effectively integrated and executed.
• Coaching & Development:Build and lead a small, high-performing team of brand marketers. Foster a culture of strategic thinking, consumer obsession, and collaboration.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Archetype:The Brand Guardian. A strategic, consumer-obsessed leader who balances long-term brand building with the commercial needs of the business.
• Experience Highlights:
  • 8-10 years of progressive experience in brand management or brand marketing and 3 years of people management experience.
  • Proven experience in a CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) or omni-channel retail environment where brand is a key driver of the business.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing brand architecture, positioning, and identity systems for a major consumer brand.
  • Experience leading consumer research (qualitative and quantitative) and translating insights into effective brand strategies.
• Leadership Style:A highly collaborative and influential leader, skilled at building consensus and driving alignment across different functions. They are a compelling storyteller who can articulate a clear and inspiring vision for the brand.

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The pay ranges outlined below are presented in accordance with state-specific regulations. These ranges may differ in other areas and could be subject to variation based on regulatory minimum wage requirements. Actual pay rates will depend on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws. If the regulatory minimum wage exceeds the minimum indicated in the pay range below, the regulatory minimum wage will be the minimum rate applied.

Salary Range: $137,100.00 - $227,000.00

Hourly or Salary Range will be reflected above. For a more detailed overview of Petco Total Rewards, including health and financial benefits, 401K, incentives, and PTO - see https://careers.petco.com/us/en/key-benefits

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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