We're hiring our first Associate Brand Manager — a commercially rigorous, analytically sharp operator that has creative, strategic ideas and can execute flawlessly. You'll work directly with the Director of Brand & Innovation and own the connective tissue that holds our brand, sales, innovation, activation and commercialization work together.

Why OM?

At OM, we're on a mission to bring the power of functional mushrooms to people everywhere. As a leader in the wellness industry, we combine science, innovation, and nature to create products that support healthier lives. Joining OM means becoming part of a passionate, collaborative team where your contributions make a direct impact on our growth, our customers, and the future of the category.

While qualified candidates from all locations are encouraged to apply, candidates located in the Chicago, IL area will be prioritized.

Job Description

Business management and planning — understand the trends and translate them into decisions

Innovation, NPD pipeline and P&L support — help manage and advance the product development roadmap from concept to shelf

Commercialization — own the cross-functional process that gets new products to market on time and on brief

Packaging development — manage design and regulatory review cycles with precision

Cross-functional coordination — serve as the connective tissue between R&D, Regulatory, Ops, and external partners

Support brand activation & innovation launch planning with the Digital Marketing Manager

Retailer & sales support — arm the sales team with the tools and materials they need to win at shelf

Help monitor competitive activity and performance and market trends and action against these insights

Requirements

3–5 years of CPG brand management experience; DTC, health, wellness, or food background strongly preferred

Exceptional project manager

Naturally cross-functional — you earn trust fast and know how to get things done

Gap spotter — you notice what's missing before anyone asks, and you show up with a point of view on how to fix it

Analytically strong — you're comfortable in the data and can translate findings into a clear action plan

Builder mindset — you've worked in an entrepreneurial environment before and thrived

Proven launch track record — you've successfully taken an innovation from brief to market and can walk us through how

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with Company Safe Harbor Contribution

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Sick

LeavePaid Parental

LeaveCompany-Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

(EAP)Professional development and career growth opportunities

Employee discounts on OM products

Featured benefits

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Child care support, Paid maternity leave, Paid paternity leave, Disability insurance

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