Senior Brand Manager - Fishing

SENIOR BRAND MANAGER

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world's most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Innovators from the very beginning, we change the way people fish with our breakthrough technology. Anglers are eager to set their eyes on the newest Humminbird fish finders, get their feet on Minn Kota trolling motor foot pedals, and connect it all wirelessly with the iPilot Link - making it easier than ever to get their hands on more fish. Come join our amazing Brand Marketing Team for these leading industry brands!

Check us out on Cannon, Minn Kota and Humminbird, or find us on Instagram and Facebook!

Based in beautiful and affordable Racine, Wisconsin, at our Headquarters on the shore of Lake Michigan, you'll have incredible access to a variety of outdoor activities whether skiing and snowmobiling in winter, or kayaking, fishing, sailing, hiking or more in summer. Close to both Milwaukee and Chicago, the area boasts a wide variety of amenities including a vibrant arts and culture scene and a host of unique, creative dining options.

What you will do:

The person in this role leads and executes brand strategy and oversees marketing tactics for a larger brand or multiple brand segments to successfully increase profitability and brand effectiveness based on consumer intimacy and consumer segmentation needs. Provides direction and leadership for the brand functions, which may include including brand positioning, brand awareness, business case development, marketing communications, market insights/analytics, product marketing/positioning/pricing. Leads cross-functional teams to execute and evaluate brand initiatives and innovation strategies.

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop the brand direction and strategy. Drives and leads the execution of brand initiatives to grow brand equity and brand identity in the market and ultimately enhance the consumer experience and loyalty. Serves on a cross-functional team consisting of eCommerce, product development, engineering/R&D, sales, and operations to create innovation strategies and briefs, platforms and new product segments based on consumer insight and market research.

• Strengthens brand equity by developing, leading, and overseeing the execution of a comprehensive and fully integrated marketing programs that address targeted consumer segment needs. The marketing programs include communication strategy, marketing campaigns, advertising, public relations, sales promotions, product packaging and promotional and point of purchasing marketing.in support of our brand. Ensures marketing strategies support effective product positioning and messages are aligned with other products, overall organizational strategy, and the brand identity.

• Performs initial business case development, consumer positioning and alignment to demand space. Manages product packaging, design, and communication briefs.

• Applies trade and consumer market research findings to identify trends and market opportunities.

• Manages and drives marketing insights/analytics, which includes the following areas: consumer insights, competitive analysis, market/penetration opportunities, market best practice, shopper and purchase path analysis, sales trends, potential implications, and product range gaps. Briefs and partners with internal and external subject matter experts and resources.

• Evaluates brand and marketing strategy ROI and effectiveness using KPI (key performance indicator) analysis, metric targets, reporting, testing, and tracking, dashboards, and related key reporting.

• Collaborates with sales teams on the planning and implementing of sales programs and activities as necessary to support the sales team, develop sales tools, attend major shows/customer presentations and present new products.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

• Typically performs human resources responsibilities for staff in collaboration with human resources, which includes but is not limited to the following: hiring and terminating employees, promotions/pay adjustments, staff development, performance evaluations, resolution of employee concerns and disciplinary counseling (Varies by location).

• Manages department, project, and expense budgets (varies by locations).

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, sales or equivalent.

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in brand, marketing, and product development, which includes leading, planning and executing brand/marketing plans and product development initiatives within a global consumer goods environment.

• Skills and ability to lead brand strategy for larger and more complex brand segments.

• Proven experience developing, leading, and overseeing the execution of a comprehensive and fully integrated marketing programs that address targeted consumer segment needs.

• Expert level knowledge, skills and experience in branding, marketing strategy development, traditional and digital marketing, social media, sponsorship management and promotion, consumer behavior strategies, consumer segmentation and consumer intimacy and promotional analysis.

• Strong experience and demonstrated success in consumer intimacy and segmentation research to profitability grow the brand and align with the market. Ability to use research to effectively build our brand.

• Advanced knowledge and skills in effectively developing marketing campaigns and tactics, marketing communications, positioning products, packaging products, and managing a marketing budget.

• Expertise in managing projects from concept, implementation, analysis, and evaluation.

• Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and guide cross-functional teams and director brand teams.

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills to leverage across various internal and external teams/resources and communicate marketing plans.

• Experience working in a deadline-oriented environment with a high attention to detail and quality.

• Experience with profit and loss management and the ability to turn financial data into sound business decisions.

• Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated proficiency in the Adobe Suite of tools, and a general understanding of HTML as well as other web-based applications.

• Domestic and/or international travel may be required (requirement varies by business unit).

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event's needs or mission requirements.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

• Share in the company's success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
• Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
• Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $592.8 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.