Associate Brand Manager

Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Marketing Team member, you will leverage data-driven insights to maximize profitability for specific brand categories. Representing brands like Smithfield, Eckrich, and Nathan’s Famous, you will collaborate across departments to deliver superior products. Responsibilities include developing marketing strategies and brand plans, focusing on product quality, innovation, pricing, distribution, and promotion. You'll shape category strategies, conduct pricing analyses, and perform business evaluations to drive brand performance, working closely with internal teams and external partners to implement comprehensive marketing and innovation plans. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Brand Management : Analyzes market trends and consumer behaviors to inform marketing and product strategies. Develops category strategies and conducts ongoing business analyses to align brand performance with business objectives. Collaborates with Insights to lead consumer research initiatives for targeting, product optimization, and brand development. Manages budgeting, coupon forecasting, and invoicing, while supporting legal approvals for external documents and contracts. Assists in creating sales presentations, implementing customer marketing plans, and distributing tools (e.g., videos, imagery, and sell sheets) for Sales teams. Engages in strategic meetings with Business Management and Sales to drive brand initiatives. ? Advertising and Promotion Management : Builds and maintains agency relationships, preparing internal and external brand presentations. Contributes to the development and execution of annual marketing plans designed to meet brand growth objectives, ensuring a cohesive image across advertising, packaging, and promotions. Provides feedback to agency partners and tests consumer messaging concepts to optimize campaigns. Collaborates with Sales to develop strategic partnerships with retail partners. Innovation Management : Participates in product development by identifying target audiences, gathering consumer insights, creating product propositions, and evaluating market potential. Engages in creative brainstorming exercises and concept testing to refine innovation and product pipelines. Works closely with functional teams to launch new products and optimize existing ones, ensuring timely market delivery. Leadership : Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching. WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Education & Experience : Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Marketing or related field and 2 years’ relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Leadership : Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching or mentoring to less experienced staff or through managing a process or project. Data Proficiency : Strong quantitative and analytical skills required; experience with syndicated data preferred. Communication & Interpersonal Skills : Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships required. Project Management : Skilled in prioritizing projects and delivering high-value, quality outcomes. Team Collaboration : Ability to work effectively and respectfully in dynamic, team-oriented environments. Technical Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required. OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT: MBA in Marketing, or related field, and consumer marketing experience with a CPG company in food, preferred. Willingness to travel up to 15% as needed. &xa;&xa;Relocation Package Available&xa;&xa;No&xa;&xa; EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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