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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Brand Analyst, Seasonal

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 Brand Analyst is responsible for partnering with the Brand Manager in marketing strategy planning, development and implementation, portfolio and P&L management, communications, and commercialization for brands. The role contributes to cross-functional teams working with Sales, Operations, Finance, R&D (InTech) and outside agency partners in order to execute brand initiatives.

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Ways you will make a difference

Marketing Strategy 

  • Assist in development and execution of annual and multi-year brand strategic plans. 
  • Support brand team in management of consumer and customer marketing programs that drive consumer engagement and profitable growth with key retailers.
  • Partner with Sales Strategy and Category Management teams to ensure Sales efforts are aligned with overall brand strategy, including creation of selling stories and communication / release of sales-related materials to field team.

Portfolio and P&L Management

  • Contribute to monthly business reporting and analysis by gathering consumption and shipment data and converting into insights and storytelling.
  • Manage brand budget, own purchase order creation and invoice processing.

Communications

  • Support brand team in execution of communications plan tactics to deliver on-budget, growth-driving tactics in packaging, promotions, advertising, PR, digital and social engagement.

Commercialization

  • Execute commercialization projects from ideation to scope development through commercialization, with support from the Brand Manager.
  • Develop concept artwork for specific skus within the broader portfolio, inclusive of reviews in Dragonfly.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Support the cross-functional leadership role of Marketing in order to build a high performance cross-functional environment.
  • Demonstrate solid business acumen in project management, financials, forecasting, building a business case, customer relations and presentation skills.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Strong project management skills; ability to cover multiple tasks and to leverage peer influence to drive projects to on-time completion
  • Strong oral/written communication skills
  • Strong analytical acumen 
  • Strong creative & problem solving ability 
  • Ability to learn quickly, and then act with agility
  • Comfort working independently & through 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 
  • 0-2 years of consumer marketing, brand management or product management experience preferred
  • 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-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,000 - $96,000 annually.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.


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