Dole
Associate Brand Manager
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success. The Associate Brand Manager will be an integral member of the team and a key contributor to the assigned category's strategy, business planning, new product development, and integrated marketing efforts across all media and consumer touch points. You should bring an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for the food and beverage space, and an insatiable curiosity about the consumer. You should excel at out-of-the-box thinking, be self-managed and self-motivated, thrive in fast-paced environments, and be energized by a good challenge. This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office. (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office). Responsibilities
Brand Planning & Strategy:
Collaborate with your category leader to shape short- and long-term category strategies; Coordinate the execution of corresponding plans and tactics Market & Competitive Analysis:
Analyze consumer trends, category dynamics, and competitive activity to uncover business insights New Product Development:
Support innovation initiatives from concept to commercialization, including the development of positioning, packaging, and pricing recommendations Profitability & Budget Management:
Contribute to business cases through forecasting, pricing, and P&L modeling Media & Communications:
Support the development and execution of integrated marketing plans in partnership with the Communications team and external agencies Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
Track brand and product performance, identifying optimization opportunities based on data and insights Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years' consumer goods experience is required, ideally in a consumer-centric, innovation-driven organization Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and timelines Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; syndicated data experience a plus (Circana/Nielsen) Excellent communication and presentation abilities Passion for consumer-led innovation and the food/beverage space Proficient with MS Office Suite with exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills. What You'll Need to Succeed: Passionate about a purpose driven career Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals Education & Certification:
Bachelor's degree required MBA or equivalent experience strongly preferred Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead. Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA: Hiring Pay Scale: $90,000 to $110,000 Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.
Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit. At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success. The Associate Brand Manager will be an integral member of the team and a key contributor to the assigned category's strategy, business planning, new product development, and integrated marketing efforts across all media and consumer touch points. You should bring an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for the food and beverage space, and an insatiable curiosity about the consumer. You should excel at out-of-the-box thinking, be self-managed and self-motivated, thrive in fast-paced environments, and be energized by a good challenge. This role provides flexibility to work in a hybrid environment of home and our Westlake Village, CA office. (Hybrid is defined as 3 times per week in the office). Responsibilities
Brand Planning & Strategy:
Collaborate with your category leader to shape short- and long-term category strategies; Coordinate the execution of corresponding plans and tactics Market & Competitive Analysis:
Analyze consumer trends, category dynamics, and competitive activity to uncover business insights New Product Development:
Support innovation initiatives from concept to commercialization, including the development of positioning, packaging, and pricing recommendations Profitability & Budget Management:
Contribute to business cases through forecasting, pricing, and P&L modeling Media & Communications:
Support the development and execution of integrated marketing plans in partnership with the Communications team and external agencies Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
Track brand and product performance, identifying optimization opportunities based on data and insights Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years' consumer goods experience is required, ideally in a consumer-centric, innovation-driven organization Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and timelines Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; syndicated data experience a plus (Circana/Nielsen) Excellent communication and presentation abilities Passion for consumer-led innovation and the food/beverage space Proficient with MS Office Suite with exceptional Excel and PowerPoint skills. What You'll Need to Succeed: Passionate about a purpose driven career Passionate about collaborating respectfully in diverse and inclusive team environments Proactively seeks feedback and continuously improves work quality Consistently adheres to ethical standards and maintains transparency Actively contributes to achieving collective team goals Education & Certification:
Bachelor's degree required MBA or equivalent experience strongly preferred Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit and use the computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and use a variety of office equipment; ability to lift 15 pounds and reach overhead. Travel Requirements:
Occasional travel required All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA: Hiring Pay Scale: $90,000 to $110,000 Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.