Mezzetta

Mezzetta

Sr. Brand Manager - Olives & Peppers

Larkspur, California, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$180k-$200kDetected 29 days ago
Supply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringS&OP

About the role

  • We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts.
  • Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered.
  • With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.

Responsibilities

  • Own business performance for the Olives & Peppers portfolio, including revenue, share, and contribution targets.
  • Partner closely with Sales to deliver strong, consistent in-market execution across key retailers.
  • Set clear priorities across distribution, shelving, merchandising, and pricing to drive performance.
  • Support sell-in with clear, insight-driven category and brand stories.
  • Develop and execute marketing programs that balance shopper marketing with targeted consumer demand building.
  • Partner with Digital and Creative teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact campaigns across channels.
  • Ensure marketing efforts reinforce brand positioning and drive measurable return.
  • Lead the innovation agenda for the Olives & Peppers portfolio, identifying and prioritizing opportunities grounded in consumer and market insights.
  • Partner with Innovation and R&D to bring new products to market with strong alignment to category strategy and brand positioning.
  • Own product renovation efforts to improve competitiveness, quality, and margin.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, or a related field
  • 8-10+ years of progressive brand management experience in CPG
  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into action
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain
  • Required
  • Prior experience leading, coaching, or developing direct reports strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience owning and driving business performance
  • Proven ability to manage complexity and drive results in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills
  • Pay Range
  • $180,000 - $200,000 USD
  • Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:

Nice to have

  • MBA strongly preferred

Compensation

  • $180,000 - $200,000 USD
  • Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
  • At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong.
  • All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.
  • Lead annual category and brand planning, defining the role of each segment within the portfolio.

Benefits

  • We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision.

Company info

  • Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves - and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.
  • Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
  • The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:
  • Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
  • Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food.
  • We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves - and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.
  • Own It: We think and act as an owner - with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
  • Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
  • Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.
  • Mezzetta is the market leader in Peppers and Specialty Olives, with a long history of defining quality, innovation, and category growth.

Equal opportunity

  • At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong.
  • Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
  • All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
  • All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.
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