Associate Brand Manager - Innovation (CPG)

Location: Chicago, IL — Chicago/Aon Center

Base salary: $104,200–$130,200 per year, plus performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures food products, with this role supporting innovation marketing teams.

What you will do

• Lead ideation, development, and execution of new product innovation and renovation projects.
• Coordinate the end-to-end commercialization process from concept through market launch.
• Lead cross-functional teams across product and packaging R&D, culinary, consumer insights, marketing, sales, finance, and supply chain.
• Analyze market trends, consumer data, and competitive intelligence to identify opportunities.
• Develop product positioning, packaging, promotional strategies, launch plans, and customer and sales presentations.
• Manage multiple priorities, timelines, budgets, and project deliverables.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience; brand management, product innovation, or CPG experience is preferred.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across organizational levels and functions.
• Passion for food and flavor innovation, with a consumer-focused growth mindset.
• Ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and comfort with ambiguity.

Culture & Benefits

• Healthcare coverage options for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, and flexible work arrangements.
• Training, learning opportunities, recognition programs, and wellbeing resources.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.
• Physical, emotional, social, and family support programs.