Brand Manager (consultant)
Location: Chicago, IL Type: Contract Job #28525 Job Title: Interim Brand Manager (consultant) Job Location: Chicago, IL (downtown Chicago Loop near Union Station) Compensation: Pay Rate: $50/hour – $62.50/hour (8 hours maximum – no overtime) Work Environment: Hybrid (2-3 days in the office per week; remaining days work from home) Interviews: Start the week of September 15, 2025 (1 virtual interview, 1 in-person interview [including case study at office]) Start Date: Tuesday, September 22 End Date (initial): Friday, March 24 (extensions possible, conversion possible) Experiences and skills requirements: 7 to 10 years FMCG experience Proven Brand Management background (in decision making roles) Ability to understand the market with both the trade and the consumer lenses [preferred] Sales or trade/shopper marketing previous experience Entrepreneurial mindset and “can do” attitude Analytical & Strategic thinking Experience working in a lean structure with the ability to lead and implement a cross functional team Ability to cope with uncertainty and embrace change Line management experience [nice to have] Ability to work in a matrix environment [nice to have] Background with International HQ Key responsibilities: Lead and deliver branded programs including brand restage, brand repositioning, brand comms and NPD pipeline development & delivery Lead and implement budget and 3y plan Internal and external stakeholders (IAT) management Monitoring of brand performance and definition of action plans as required Management of marketing budget for branded portfolio Management of one team member For immediate consideration, please email your resume in Word format to Cameron Wall at cameronwall@ifgus.com. Apply Now