Associate Brand Manager
Ferrara Candy
Chicago, IL · Posted October 28, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Ferrara Candy
More in Illinois job market · All Associate Brand Manager jobs (78) · Retail & E-commerce · Marketing jobs
More roles at Ferrara Candy
- Sr Director North America Quality · Chicago, IL
- Broker Manager, C-Store · Chicago, IL
- Sr. Manager, Demand Planning Analytics · Chicago, IL
- Sr. Manager, Quality & Food Safety · Orangeburg, SC
- Manager, Customer Marketing · Chicago, IL
- Sr. Manager, Factory Supply Chain · Orangeburg, SC
Similar jobs
- Product Manager - IT Metrics & Governance · United Airlines Holdings · Chicago, IL
- Senior Product Manager - Integration Platforms · United Airlines · Chicago, IL
- ART BA / CACI Product Manager · Caci, Inc. - Federal · Scott AFB, IL
- Marketing Project Manager · Stand Together · Arlington, VA
- Product Marketing Manager, Motor Control MCU · Fairchild Medical Center · Allen, TX
- Sr Product Marketing Manager, Member Engagement · Happen · San Francisco, CA
Where Chicago, IL ranks
Where Chicago, IL placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Great Lakes1,140 openings · of 48
- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Rankings about marketing jobs
- Best cities for marketing jobs #1 New York (1,754 openings)
- Best cities for marketing pay after cost of living #1 San Jose ($204k)
- Most requested AI skills in marketing jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (10.8%)
- AI tools named most often in marketing jobs #1 ChatGPT (1.2%)
- Employers with the most marketing jobs #1 Amazon (219 roles)
Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 35 open associate brand manager listings that state pay, the middle half runs $94,000 to $113,000 and the median is $102,500.
Listed pay is what employers advertise, not what people are paid.
Associate Brand Manager salaries by state · Check your own pay
How AI is used in this kind of work
Among marketing managers, AI is already used for a large share of the tasks. Measured exposure for marketing managers: 32% (high).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Work Location: Chicago
Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.
Want to make an impact?
The Associate Brand Manager (ABM) position is responsible for the day-to-day management of the brand portfolio. The ABM will assist with all aspects of running the business, from strategy development to design and execution of commercial activities, in order to optimize sales, profitability and competitive position.
Ways you will make a difference
Contribute to the development and deployment of the short-term and long-term brand strategy.
Assist in development and execution of multi-year portfolio plan by providing appropriate category/consumer/competitive insights and analyses, and by managing key issues and projects in support of business objectives.
Identify, evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities in partnership with R&D / Consumer Insights, and lead Commercial team in assessing opportunity feasibility and developing go-to-market launch plan.
Manage portfolio profitability, including assortment optimization, demand forecasting, inventory management, business case assessment and monthly performance reporting.
Partner with Channel Marketing and Category management teams to ensure Sales efforts aligned with overall portfolio strategy, including creation of selling stories and communication / release of sales-related materials to field team.
Participate in planning and execution of select shopper and consumer marketing campaigns and activities.
Skills that will make you successful
Strong project management skills: Ability to multi-task and to leverage peer influence to drive projects to on-time completion.
Strong oral/written communication skills
Strong analytical ability
Strong creative & problem solving ability
Ability to learn quickly, with agility
Comfort working independently & with ambiguity
Desire to operate in fast-paced, hands-on environment
Bias for action & passion for delivering results
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
MBA preferred (in general management or marketing) or
3+ years of marketing experience at a US Consumer Goods organization
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency with IRI or Nielsen a plus
Proficiency with SAP a plus
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.