20 Best brand manager jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Director, Marketing and Communications
Fresh Films —Chicago, IL
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field or equivalent background and experience; or equivalent background and…
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
Brand Manager
Felix Global —Chicago, IL
Knowledge of cost accounting, profitability statements, manufacturing/warehousing processes, and retail margin analysis. Brand management: 6 years (Required).
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Brand Manager, Retail
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Brand Manager, Marketing - Philadelphia
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
Coach, develop, and motivate junior team members to own specific processes, targets, and deliverables. Provide field sales tools, materials, and training on…
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Associate Brand Manager, Innovation Taste elevation
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s Degree (or advanced degree) in Business, Marketing, or related field. Partner with the Marketing & Sales team to develop compelling product launch…
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Associate Marketing Manager, Brand Marketing
CB2 —Chicago, IL
Collaborate to create and develop integrated marketing plans for CB2 including strategy, spend, tactics, and channel mix.
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Origins Brand Manager
ORIGINS —Chicago, IL
Many of our field executives and senior managers began their careers at point of sale and this first level management role with exposure to business planning,…
$19 - $21 an hour
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Concession Brand Manager - Midwest
Hugo Boss —Chicago, IL
You will be responsible for meeting concession regional plans and implementing sales driving strategies with a strong emphasis on building and developing…
$80,000 - $85,000 a year
Director, Brand Activation & Partnerships- Away From Home
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
Pro-active problem solver, with the ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution. Content Development: Oversee the creation and elevate…
Estimated: $114K - $145K a year
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Manager, Brand Commercialization
Mike's Hard Lemonade —Chicago, IL
Manage the Innovation implementation and volume planning. You’re not stubborn, you listen, take feedback/direction and respond quickly to changing direction.
Estimated: $71.5K - $90.5K a year
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Marketing Manager
Jobba Trade Technologies —Chicago, IL
Proficiency in social media platforms, content management systems, and digital marketing tools. Post-event follow-up including lead entry, analysis of event…
Estimated: $73.3K - $92.8K a year
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Director Brand Marketing - Chicago
Wells Enterprises —Chicago, IL
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field required, MBA preferred. Ability to interact and influence cross-team collaboration while driving…
Estimated: $113K - $143K a year
Associate Manager, Brand Portfolio & Equity
SC Johnson —Chicago, IL
Additionally, you will develop relevant marketing assets and own Ziploc’s organic social strategy. Partner with brand managers to develop and implement…
Estimated: $96.5K - $122K a year
VP of Marketing, Tasty Bite
Mars —Chicago, IL
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Estimated: $134K - $169K a year
Head of Marketing, Northern Trust Asset Management
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Finance or a related field. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and maintain brand guidelines.
Estimated: $106K - $134K a year
Associate Brand Manager (Hybrid)
Nestlé Health Science —Chicago, IL
3+ years of work experience in brand marketing or related field. The ABM will gain broad exposure and collaborate with all functional activities on the Vital…
4d
Global Brand Manager, RMHC Global
McDonald's Corporation —Chicago, IL
Global tactics include: planning, development and implementation across paid, owned and earned media; direct response marketing and fundraising efforts -…
Estimated: $99.4K - $126K a year
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Brand Manager
Circle —Chicago, IL
This role will shape Circle's brand growth by conducting and interpreting research, developing strategic frameworks, and collaborating with internal…
$130,000 - $170,000 a year
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Brand Manager, Marketing – Classico
Kraft Heinz Company —Chicago, IL
Leverage multiple syndicated data sources to understand own and competitor performance, diagnose and clearly communicate own brand challenges and marketplace…
Estimated: $93.6K - $119K a year
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Associate Brand Manager
CONAGRA —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 3 years of work / intern experience in brand marketing or related field. Interdependencies to identify and evaluate key business…
Estimated: $81.4K - $103K a year
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Director, Marketing and Communications

Fresh Films Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time $70,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Paid time off
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
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Organizational skills
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Senior level
AI
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Full Job Description

Company: Fresh Films

Position: Director, Marketing & Communications

Location: Chicago, IL

TO APPLY: Please email the following to [email protected] subject “Marketing Director” and provide (1) your resume, (2) a compelling cover letter that showcases your writing style and clearly communicates why you are interested in serving as Fresh Films’ next Director of Marketing and (3) 1-2 writing samples from your previous marketing roles

Director, Marketing & Communications

Fresh Films’ mission is to democratize access and build opportunities for underrepresented groups to become a pipeline of diverse media-makers and storytellers for rapidly growing high-wage careers in the multi-billion dollar media industry. We have 34 national locations, work year round in schools and on-sets, are supported by major foundations, community, and industry partners and have an amazing staff who are passionate about youth and building opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an energetic, hands-on integrated marketer with proven experience in building and executing comprehensive organizational marketing campaigns who is also a masterful storyteller adept at creating powerful and engaging content that inspires action.

Key responsibilities:

You will lead and implement all aspects of the marketing mix, with primary responsibility for implementing branding & stakeholder comms, marketing brand strategy & execution, and supervision of staff working on youth recruitment and engagement marketing. You will amplify and elevate the Fresh Films brand and its impact, highlighting FF as a thought leader in the workforce development and arts education space.

Plan and execute marketing and communications content & campaigns that:
Increase and amplify Fresh Films brand awareness & mission
Positions Fresh Films as a thought leader for workforce development
Spurs engagement to drive new and renewals of investments
Develop and maintain content calendars / gantt marketing charts for all marketing tactics
Serve as the creative leader, editor, principal writer and manager for all stakeholder communication channels, including LinkedIn, X and other social channels,eNews, annual reports, stewardship pieces, op-eds, and other materials to showcase program impact
Execute co-branded partner communications including liaison with high-level partners
Develop and execute a media relations strategy to elevate Fresh FIlms reputation, build relationships with targeted media, and respond proactively to media requests.
Develop strong relationships with FF leadership and staff to identify and tell FF’s most compelling stories
Support the development team to understand and amplify key strategic messages, highlighting the needs of youth and narrating the story of Fresh Films’ impact
Execute co-branded partner communications including liaison with high-level partners

Sets and manages year-round marketing strategy & communications plans with Leadership including timelines, metrics (KPIs) and budget
Utilize best practices in brand management across full marketing mix of paid and earned media, digital, social, and other internal and external comms.
Manage monthly eNews, Website, CRM for full organization, including content & updates
Create and implement optimization process for all digital communication media to ensure continuous growth of target audiences. This may include updating SEO, AI, Google Ads, CRM or other tech platforms.
Develop and maintain content calendars / gantt marketing charts for all marketing tactics

Oversees overall content calendar and other marketing platforms / tactics (i.e. constant contact) to ensure brand strategy and communications consistency
Ensure research and data capture of youth participants (demographics and program outcomes), update surveys, analyze data and report insights internally and externally
Utilize program impact research and media metrics to infuse insights and optimize performance of program messaging and impact
Manage comms related to Fresh Films related screenings, premieres, festivals, conferences and all other public/community-wide events

Supervise and manage Youth Marketing Manager who is responsible for content calendars, marketing mix and communications to support recruitment & engagement of multicultural youth and young adult participants into the program. Supervise marketing interns, and marketing vendors

Qualifications:

5-7+ years of hands-on communications and marketing experience with a track record of impact working across multiple tactics that go beyond social media marketing
3+ years of experience in supervision of professional level staff; ability to manage direct reports effectively, including the ability to develop rapport and build strong, trusting relationships
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or related field or equivalent background and experience; or equivalent background and experience;
Exceptional skill in written and oral communications and to create compelling stories that connect with multiple audiences and create action
Experience working at a Nonprofit experience a must
Multicultural and/or Youth Marketing experience preferred
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment, working across different projects, departments and initiatives simultaneously
Big picture thinking in combination with roll sleeves up, hands-on doing is part of the culture
Ability to analyze research and handle KPI reporting
Ability to create and maintain key contacts within the media, with school and community partner organizations and other industry supporters
Knowledge and skill with CRM, SEO, Google Ad Words, HootSuite or other marketing analytics and tools
Passion for Fresh Films’ mission and core values with a passion for seeing young people succeed
Innovative and creative thinking skills
Knowledge of best practices, techniques, and resources in marketing and communications
Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to achieve results both individually and with others
Commitment to professional development through continuous learning
Excellent skills in organization, attention to detail and time management
Ability to develop and maintain professional, collaborative relationships
Commitment to engaging in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the organization
Prefer candidate is located in one of our major markets (Chicago, Quad Cities, LA, ATL or Boston)

Compensation

Salary range is $70,000-$80,000 based on experience
Full time, 40 hours weekly
15 PTO days yearly
10 paid holiday/days off each year, including the week between Christmas & New Years
Health, dental, vision and life insurance
403B plan starting in 2025

Work Environment:

Hybrid: Some in office or at Fresh Films program sites, and some from home
Requires travel minimum 2-days per month to FF headquarters in Quad Cities
Requires travel 8x per year (every 4-6 weeks) to program sites across country in Chicago, Quad Cities, LA, Atlanta, Boston or other regions
All non-local travel paid for by Fresh Films
Employment is subject to a background check

WE ARE A PROUD EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Fresh Films is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity drives us to deliver more valuable and meaningful experiences for clients and employees. That means we not only provide equal opportunity and consideration to all employees and applicants – we welcome it. Fresh Films doesn’t discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. Candidates with some but not all qualifications are encouraged to still apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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