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We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, and Popwell.\nWhen it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.\nOur Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them withbenefits and development opportunitiesthat reflect just how much we value them.\nWHAT YOU'LL DO\nEvery single day, our Marketing team searches for surprising and refreshing ways to create connections with our customers and consumers.\nYou’ll lead the vision, strategy, and execution for the Sparkling Ice Caffeine brand-identifying growth opportunities, developing long-term plans, and driving performance across key business and marketing KPIs. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to bring strategies to life, ensuring alignment across marketing, sales, R&D, supply chain, and finance. It’s a chance to shape brand direction, deliver measurable results, and make a direct impact on Talking Rain’s success.\nReports to: Director, Brand Marketing\nLocation: Onsite at our Preston, WA office 4 days a week\nAnnual Bonus Potential: 10% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.\nBase Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 (depending on experience)\nNote: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.\nDevelop and recommend the long-term vision and key strategies for the brand with a wide scope encompassing cross-functional areas including sales, shopper marketing, supply chain, sales, and finance.\nDevelop and own the annual brand business plan to deliver on key Brand KPIs.\nMeasure key brand, financial, and marketing investment KPIs while taking action against learning.Lead the development of a marketing strategy that helps deliver brand KPIs and partner with our creative and media agencies on messaging and communication strategies.\nTranslate the annual brand plan into a national sell story in partnership with sales.\nCollaborate with Insights team to identify product offering gaps and valuable consumers insights to drive portfolio strategy and brand growth through the innovation pipeline.\nLead the development of packaging and product development briefs and manage the innovation process through commercialization.\nProvide brand-level inputs to the volume forecast and demand planning process, flagging risks and opportunities to plan.\nMonitor competitive activity and category trends; bring implications and recommendations to the team.\nComplete other responsibilities as assigned.\nWe spark joy with every sip. And we’ve found a lot of value in in-person connections! As a young, fast-growing company, we’re still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters:\nDrive Innovation through Proximity - Supporting innovation and new product development with R&D through tasting sessions, competitive product evaluations, and formula explorations.\nSpeeds decision-making - Collaborating in a fast-paced environment to capture the essence of our products and drive impactful marketing strategies.\nStrengthens cross-functional execution - Lead commercialization meetings where PMO, Supply Chain, R&D, and Finance need to resolve tradeoffs together in one room.\nWHAT YOU BRING\n4-6 years of product/brand management experience, ideally with a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.\nBachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent experience.\nDemonstrated experience leading project and program efforts to completion.\nStrong analytical/reporting skills with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).\nExperience with end-to-end product development and commercialization processes.\nExperience with Syndicated Data (IRI preferred).\nFamiliarity with traditional trade channels: food, mass, club, and convenience.\nComfort working in a fast paced, cross-functional environment.\nAbility to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.\nStrong communication skills.\nA willingness to navigate change and ambiguity.\nA passion for the consumer.\nAbility to travel 1-3 times per quarter, based on business need.\nAt Talking Rain...\nWe are Accountable for Results\nWe make clear commitments, follow through, and take responsibility for outcomes. We trust each other to do great work and support one another when things get tough.\nWe Innovate with Curiosity\nCuriosity fuels everything we do, and innovation is core to who we are. This drives our competitive edge. Rain Makers ask questions, test ideas, and move with intention. We don’t wait for perfect. We try, learn, adjust, and grow.\nWe Embrace Change\nGrowth requires adaptability. We are resilient, agile, and energized by what’s next. Those who thrive at Talking Rain are excited by momentum, not intimidated by it.\nWe Are One Team\nWe’re better together, and our differences make us stronger. We’re all about diverse perspectives, real relationships, and authenticity at work. Ideas are welcome and encouraged. We compete externally and align internally, engaging the right people and ideas to move the business forward. Collaboration here is active, not passive. We commit. We deliver. Together.\nWHAT WE OFFER\nNothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...\nThree Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!\nFMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave.Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.\nFlexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.\nRelocation: Relocation Available (when available)\nOnsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.\n401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.\nFitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.\n\nMedical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!\nVehicle Program -Field Sales Specialist - Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate\nField Sales Managers and Market Managers - Company car or vehicle stipend included!\nRegional Sales Managers and Sales Directors - We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.\n\nPlease note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.\nWant to get to know us better? Click to learn about us and our careers. 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