Associate Brand Manager

The Honest Kitchen • Full-time • $80k - $100k / year • 2w ago

ASSOCIATE BRAND MANAGER

We are The Honest Kitchen. We’re a team of pet obsessed foodies, who put our heart and soul into our work – making a line of human-grade whole foods, treats and supplements for dogs and cats. We’re a rapidly growing business that was named one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work for 6 straight years and were certified as a Great Place to Work!

We strive for an inclusive work culture that supports a diverse array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We celebrate strong performance and ethical processes, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also uncover new experiences and collaborate with passionate colleagues.

The Honest Kitchen values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. The Honest Kitchen believes that an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our business culture by bringing their whole, authentic selves to work. We strive to provide all qualified candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

POSITION SUMMARY (“What are we looking for?”)

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Associate Brand Manager to support the execution of marketing programs that drive visibility and conversion across retail and digital channels. The role reports to the Senior Brand Manager and is a remote role - but those local to San Diego are welcome to work out of our head office.

This role is ideal for an early-career marketer (1–2 years of experience) who’s eager to learn the full spectrum of brand management — from campaign execution and content creation to affiliate program coordination and creative asset management. You’ll collaborate closely across the marketing team, as well as cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of brand initiatives and consistent storytelling across all touchpoints.

SCOPE OF POSITION

Creative Asset Management

Maintain and organize the brand’s digital asset management system (Canto) that is shared with external vendors.
Assist with the development of product thumbnails, enhanced content, and product copy for new product launches. Upload new product thumbnails and assets to Salsify.
Help support the sales team and retail partners with distribution of creative assets.

Content Development

Work closely with Senior Brand Manager on new GEO content development and execution. Ensure keyword strategy is implemented across all relevant channels.
Help implement website updates to support promotions, content updates, and key campaigns.

Project & Budget Management

Help develop timelines for new product launches in Asana to improve work efficiency across the team and ensure milestones are completed on time.
Support Senior Brand Manager in developing and executing the communications plan to support innovation launches.
Help manage the monthly budget reconciliation across the different team members

Affiliate Program Execution

Collaborate with agency to deliver assets and content needs to support publishers

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED (“What are we looking for?”)

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
1-2 years of marketing or brand experience, ideally in consumer goods.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Familiarity with Shopify, Smartsheets, Salsify and Asana a plus.
Creative thinker with an eye for visual details and brand consistency.
Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and eagerness to learn.

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience across multiple marketing functions — retail, digital, content, and affiliate.
Exposure to the full marketing ecosystem, from concept through execution.
Mentorship from senior brand leaders and cross-functional partners.
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on brand growth and execution excellence.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 / year

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE HONEST KITCHEN (“What do we offer?”)

We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary and robust employee benefits. Some key highlights include:

Time off: We offer a highly competitive time off schedule, including unlimited vacation, sick time, in addition to a generous company-paid holiday schedule.
Benefits: Various health insurance plans with generous employer contributions to premiums. We also offer vision, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, critical illness, an employee assistance program, and an FSA.
Financial wellness: Enjoy perks like a company 401K with an employer match.
Mission Driven: Employees can take up to 40 hours of volunteer time a year, and we offer donations matching to non-profit organizations of your choosing.
Pet Friendly: Pet-friendly offices, zoom calls, discounts on pet insurance, and of course, free pet food!
Collaborative Team: We offer a fun, team-oriented work environment where you feel like you are making a difference every day.

*The Honest Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer. The Company’s policy prohibits discrimination based on race, religious creed (which includes religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.

Apply