ALDI USA
Manager Brand & Design
ALDI USA, Batavia, Illinois, United States, 60510
Qualifications
Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the roleAbility to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and proceduresGives attention to detail and follows instructionAbility to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reportsUnderstands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the companyConflict management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to influence the organization with fact-based evidenceAbility to analyze and present consumer data to drive business decisionsKnowledge of the food industryProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient mannerAbility to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressureBachelor's Degree in Marketing, Design, Business Administration or a related field requiredA minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Brand Management, Design and retail operations requiredOr, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledgeWork may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform dutiesRegularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to anotherOccasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbsResponsibilities
In this role, the Brand and Design Manager will be responsible for driving our private label brand strategy and work directly with design agencies, marketing, merchandising, and buying teams for a 360 effort to bring concepts alive to our customersMust be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationAssists leadership with recommended brand strategies for all Private Label itemsContributes to the establishment of all brand guidelines to support the overarching brand and design strategyMakes recommendations and negotiates costs with outside design agencies to achieve the best price for the agreed quality of workActs as a brand steward and takes ownership of the visual identity for specific brands in the total portfolioProvides final approval for all relevant packaging and case executions for specific brandsEnsures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectivesRecruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positionsApproves all time-off requests for direct reportsEstablishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure a mutual understanding of desired results; evaluates performance and achievement of expectations and desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievementUnderstands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employeesMonitors design trends and competitive products in the market continuouslyConsults with the business to initiate priority brand redesigns and implementationSupports National Buying teams with product design guidance as neededLiaises with international counterparts to coordinate processes and best practices for all brand and design topicsRecommends improved ways of working to create efficiencies and reduce design and artwork costsConsults with leadership on the development of their team's strategyAdvises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriateLiaises with divisions to ensure timely and efficient communication flowConsults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organizationKeeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadershipManages brand guidelines to ensure all information is up-to-date and communicated to the departmentCollaborates with all other National Service departments to align brand and marketing strategiesManages outside design agency relationships and working processesMaintains all brand and design process documents, guidelines, and training toolsTracks customer perception and financial performance of branding and design efforts after implementationConducts market, competitor, and industry researchVisits suppliers, agency partners, and trade fairs when necessaryManages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaborationIdentifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvementsServes as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvementOther duties as assignedBenefits
ALDI Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including401(k) PlanCompany 401(k) Matching ContributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)PerkSpot National Discount ProgramIn Addition, Eligible Employees Are OfferedMedical, Prescription, Dental & Vision InsuranceGenerous Vacation Time & 7 Paid HolidaysUp to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of payUp to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of payShort and Long-Term Disability InsuranceLife, Dependent Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Term Life Insurance
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Consistently demonstrates the ALDI Acts Competencies as outlined for the roleAbility to recommend, interpret, and/or apply company policies and proceduresGives attention to detail and follows instructionAbility to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reportsUnderstands the history, strategy, organizational authority, interdependence of job duties, products, systems, and services of the companyConflict management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to influence the organization with fact-based evidenceAbility to analyze and present consumer data to drive business decisionsKnowledge of the food industryProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient mannerAbility to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressureBachelor's Degree in Marketing, Design, Business Administration or a related field requiredA minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Brand Management, Design and retail operations requiredOr, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledgeWork may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be used as needed to perform dutiesRegularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to anotherOccasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbsResponsibilities
In this role, the Brand and Design Manager will be responsible for driving our private label brand strategy and work directly with design agencies, marketing, merchandising, and buying teams for a 360 effort to bring concepts alive to our customersMust be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodationAssists leadership with recommended brand strategies for all Private Label itemsContributes to the establishment of all brand guidelines to support the overarching brand and design strategyMakes recommendations and negotiates costs with outside design agencies to achieve the best price for the agreed quality of workActs as a brand steward and takes ownership of the visual identity for specific brands in the total portfolioProvides final approval for all relevant packaging and case executions for specific brandsEnsures the training, development, and performance of their team’s staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce that achieves their career objectivesRecruits and recommends qualified employees for their team’s staff positionsApproves all time-off requests for direct reportsEstablishes and communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to ensure a mutual understanding of desired results; evaluates performance and achievement of expectations and desired results; resolves internal or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievementUnderstands the overarching company strategy, while communicating and modeling the core values of the organization to create a sense of teamwork and membership among employeesMonitors design trends and competitive products in the market continuouslyConsults with the business to initiate priority brand redesigns and implementationSupports National Buying teams with product design guidance as neededLiaises with international counterparts to coordinate processes and best practices for all brand and design topicsRecommends improved ways of working to create efficiencies and reduce design and artwork costsConsults with leadership on the development of their team's strategyAdvises leadership to source external vendors for applicable services when appropriateLiaises with divisions to ensure timely and efficient communication flowConsults with the business to effectively design and streamline applicable processes within the organizationKeeps up-to-date on external best practices and relevant changes to their field/area; communicates updates to leadershipManages brand guidelines to ensure all information is up-to-date and communicated to the departmentCollaborates with all other National Service departments to align brand and marketing strategiesManages outside design agency relationships and working processesMaintains all brand and design process documents, guidelines, and training toolsTracks customer perception and financial performance of branding and design efforts after implementationConducts market, competitor, and industry researchVisits suppliers, agency partners, and trade fairs when necessaryManages their team by driving projects and tasks to completion through effective prioritization, work planning, resource allocation, and cross-functional collaborationIdentifies cost-saving opportunities and potential process improvementsServes as the primary link between their team’s staff and leadership to assure understanding of company goals, objectives, and opportunities for improvementOther duties as assignedBenefits
ALDI Offers Competitive Wages And Benefits, Including401(k) PlanCompany 401(k) Matching ContributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)PerkSpot National Discount ProgramIn Addition, Eligible Employees Are OfferedMedical, Prescription, Dental & Vision InsuranceGenerous Vacation Time & 7 Paid HolidaysUp to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of payUp to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of payShort and Long-Term Disability InsuranceLife, Dependent Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Term Life Insurance
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