Assistant Brand Manager

Be Part of the Kayem Foods Family

At Kayem Foods, we’re passionate about our craft and driven to meet the needs of our consumers and customers. As the largest meat processing company in New England, we’re growing through innovation, expansion, and marketing investment. To fuel this growth, we’re looking for curious, motivated, and impact-driven talent to join our team.

Position Summary

We’re seeking an Assistant Brand Manager to support our Al Fresco brand—a leader in all-natural, value-added chicken products and the #2 chicken sausage brand nationally. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of the brand through insights, product development, marketing execution, and cross-functional leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the consumer champion by using data, insights, and research to understand consumer needs, category trends, and the competitive landscape

• Track business performance vs. plans; create and implement gap plans to achieve sales, share, and margin goals

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver product innovation, renovation, and impactful promotions

• Support marketing communications and evaluate campaign performance with agency partners

• Contribute to annual marketing plans and identify new growth opportunities

• Collaborate with Sales to build strong account plans that drive distribution and sales growth

Who You Are

• A curious, resourceful go-getter with a growth mindset

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with experience driving results collaboratively

• Strategic, pragmatic, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects

• A clear communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment

What You’ll Need

• 2+ years of relevant experience (CPG or food industry preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree (Marketing focus preferred)

• Passion for consumer insights and market trends

• Strong project management, analytical, and presentation skills

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel; experience with IRI/Nielsen a plus

• Ability to take initiative, prioritize effectively, and deliver results with urgency

Why Kayem Foods?

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote

• Opportunity to work on a nationally recognized brand in the fast-growing food & beverage space

• Collaborative, growth-focused culture with room for career advancement