Essor
This job posting is for talent pooling purposes only. While there is no immediate opening for this role, we are collecting applications in anticipation of future opportunities. Qualified candidates will be contacted should a suitable position become available. Essor, where brands take flight. We find digital challenger brands and supercharge them into iconic global legends that consumers love. As a next-generation consumer products platform, we leverage technology, industry expertise, and strategic collaborations to ignite growth and launch brands beyond expectations. Essor’s brand portfolio today includes a broad range of rapidly growing health & wellness and lifestyle brands like Boka, ZitSticka, Puracy, OTOTO Design, FreshCap, Iron Flask, Fullstar, NumNum, Key Nutrients, and Viking Revolution that are sold on Amazon, Direct to Consumer channels, and through national retailers like Target, CVS, and Walmart. At Essor, we are at the forefront of leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to challenge traditional ways of working. We are empowered to engage technology-driven initiatives. We want individuals who are hands-on, curious, and excited to be part of this journey. We expect Essorians to actively leverage AI, data, and automation to drive impact in their daily work. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of AI coding agents to automate tasks (e.g., Copilot, Antigravity), development of automated or agentic workflows (e.g., N8N, Dify), and engagement with data analysis tools (including SQL where relevant). While mastery is not required at the outset, rapid learning, technical fluency, and continuous upskilling are core expectations. The company will support your growth through guidance and coaching, and you are expected to actively develop and apply your skills as part of your role. Who You Are: The Associate Brand Manager holds a position of end-to-end ownership for a developing brand. You will act as a co-decider on strategy and long-term goals with the Brand Manager. This role provides a unique opportunity to lead a brand's growth and serve as a proving ground for new tactics and strategy. While you operate with a high degree of authority and autonomy, you will receive validation from the Brand Manager, ensuring you have the support needed to succeed. This job posting is for talent pooling purposes only. While there is no immediate opening for this role, we are collecting applications in anticipation of future opportunities. Qualified candidates will be contacted should a suitable position become available. What You'll Do: Holistic Brand Ownership: Takes full responsibility for a brand’s performance, with complete control over its P&L, sales, and profitability. End-to-End Strategy: Co-defines the brand's roadmap and is responsible for its implementation, from initial data analysis to final execution. Operational Management: Manages and optimizes all operational aspects of the brand on Amazon, DTC and Tiktok, including PPC strategy, listing optimization, inventory health, and fulfillment. Project Leadership: Leads all brand-related projects and coordinates with cross-functional teams (Creative, Supply Chain, etc.) to achieve objectives. Expected to lead all brand-related meetings and present strategies. Product Launch Management: This includes developing comprehensive launch strategies, coordinating the execution of campaigns with cross-functional teams, and analyzing performance to inform future product decisions. You are responsible for ensuring all new products are introduced effectively and positioned for long-term success. Who You Are: 3-5 years of e-commerce experience, with proven strategic and P&L management skills. Advanced Excel & Google Sheets proficiency for complex financial and operational analysis. Excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated expertise in managing and optimizing a brand's P&L. High proficiency in data analysis using tools like Snowflake and Tableau. Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of e-commerce operations. Empowered: The ability to take full ownership and make independent decisions for a brand. Brave: The courage to set and pursue ambitious, data-driven goals for the brand. Global Mindset: The ability to lead a brand's expansion into international markets. Autonomy: Operates with a high degree of independence and is directly accountable for all outcomes, while receiving validation from the Brand Manager. Entrepreneurial Mindset & Drive: A relentless focus on identifying and seizing growth opportunities. Communication: Exceptional communication and public speaking skills to lead teams and present strategies. Selection Process: We want to get to know your technical expertise, your strategic mindset, and how you approach problem-solving. Here is what you can expect during the interview process: Step 1: Initial Screening + A conversational interview with our Talent Acquisition/HR team. We will focus on understanding your core experience, your alignment with the role’s requirements, your aptitude for AI and emerging tech, and your overall cultural fit at Essor. Step 2: Case Study Assessment + A practical, take-home exercise designed to give you an opportunity to showcase your strategy, technical capabilities, and problem-solving skills in a real-world scenario. Step 3: Deep Dive & Case Review + You will meet first with the Hiring Manager, followed by the Head of Department. During these sessions, we will review your case study presentation, evaluate your blend of hard and soft skills, and discuss how you would collaborate with the wider team. Step 4: Final Leadership Interview + A final conversation with members of our leadership team to align on high-level strategy, business impact, and long-term vision. Digital Fluency & AI Integration At Essor, technical fluency is a prerequisite for excellence. We look for individuals who are excited to pioneer new ways of working by leveraging LLMs, automated workflows, and data analysis tools. Whether it’s deploying AI coding agents (Copilot, Antigravity) to ship faster, building agentic workflows in N8N or Dify, or querying data via SQL to drive objective decisions, you should be a practitioner of the "automated-first" mindset. While we don't expect Day 1 mastery, we do require a relentless "learn-and-apply" loop. We are committed to your growth through active mentorship and internal upskilling, expecting in return a commitment to continuous experimentation and the proactive application of AI to solve complex business problems. Own your impact. Join us. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, age, or national origin will be considered. No qualified applicants will be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.
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